Decision details

(a)  That the phased approach as set out in sections 4f and 5.7 of the report be agreed as the preferred capital scheme working in partnership with the Slough Regeneration Partnership (SRP) for the development of the CSF.

(b)  That a follow up report be presented to Cabinet that provides options and timescales to deliver Phase 2.

(c)  That the Basic Need allocation agreed by Cabinet in March 2015 for the St Joseph’s School improvements be increased up to £2 million.

(d)  That the following works commence immediately and these works be funded through the Basic Need budget as detailed in section 5.8 of the report if income is not received from the Education Funding Agency as expected:

1.  refurbishment of the Orchard Community Centre to relocate the Creative Academy, and

2.  creation of a new grass pitch for St Joseph’s to comply with Class Consent conditions.

(e)  That the Strategic Director, Customer & Community Services be authorised to implement the next steps as set out in this report as a matter of urgency to meet key deadlines for the whole site development.

(f)  That a ‘short life’ task and finish group be established with the specific aim of delivering reduced costs through improved design and a better understanding of buildability.  This group would include Councillors, SRP representatives as well as SBC officers.

(g)  That the development of the CSF be recommended for approval by Full Council on 21^st July 2015.