Issue - meetings

CABINET DECISION

That:

1.      The capital scheme as detailed together with the financial implications set out in Appendix A is approved, subject to confirmation of grant and contract with Welsh Government and;

2.      The contract for the works to build a new school for Gowerton Primary be awarded to Tender No. 1 subject to confirmation of grant and contract with Welsh Government and;

3.      As no objections to the appropriation have been received, the Appropriation of the land from the Director of Place to the Director of People is approved which will enable the building of the proposed new Gowerton Primary School;

4.      The Head of Legal, Democratic Services and Procurement is authorised to enter into any necessary documentation required to complete the contract and achieve the scheme.

Policy Framework

·       The Review and Capital Budget as reported to and approved by Council on the 18^th February 2014.

·       Corporate Priority to review the overall provision of schools.

·       Corporate Priority to improve opportunities for children and young people.

·       Corporate Priority improving school performance.

·       Corporate Priority effective corporate and strategic management of assets.

Reason for Decision

·       To comply with Financial Procedure Rule 7 (Capital programming and Appraisals) – to commit and authorise schemes as per the Capital Programme.

·       To comply with Contract Procedure Rule 13, the evaluation and award of contract.

·       Statutory requirement under S.122 (2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 to consider any objections to the proposed appropriation of an open space.

Consultation

Education, Finance, Legal Services, Corporate Building and Property Services.