Decision details

(a)  That the Chief Executive, following consultation with the Leader of the Council and Commissioner for Education & Children, be given delegated authority to:

  i.  finalise the agreement between the Council and the EFA regarding the EFA’s contribution to the accommodation works required in order that the Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy project can proceed on the former Arbour Vale site (specifically, relocation of the Creative Dance Academy, internal remodelling for St Joseph’s to provide replacement classrooms and a dance studio, a new 4-court sports hall and MUGA), and

  ii.  agree the sum that Slough will contribute to deliver these projects.

(b)  That any contribution from Slough towards the accommodation works be financed from Basic Need grant.

(c)  That Officers proceed with the accommodation works once contracts are exchanged for Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy.

(d)  That land near Castleview be leased to the Trust of Ditton Park Academy for a new school.

(e)  That land formerly used by Arbour Vale School be leased to the Secretary of State for use by Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy.