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Decision Maker: Property Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 06/09/2023 - Property Sub-Committee
Decision published: 06/09/2023
Effective from: 12/09/2023
Decision:
Proposals were submitted to lease the site of 3 schools for a 125 year period at a peppercorn rental in line with the expectations of the Department of Education for those schools converting to an Academy status.
Members were informed of the detailed comments submitted by County Councillor Snape, in relation to Sherbrook Primary School, Cannock, as referred to in the report, and also in relation to the principle of Academisation.
Resolved – That approval be given to the grant of a lease for the 3 sites, at a peppercorn rental, in the format of the standard Department of Education academy lease.
Decision Maker: Property Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 06/09/2023 - Property Sub-Committee
Decision published: 06/09/2023
Effective from: 12/09/2023
Decision Maker: Property Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 06/09/2023 - Property Sub-Committee
Decision published: 06/09/2023
Effective from: 12/09/2023
Decision:
The Sub-Committee were informed that following the transfer of the lease for St Giles and St Georges Academy, Newcastle-under-Lyme school building development had taken place on the school playing field necessitating a deed of surrender for part and variation of the current playing field lease. Subsequently the freehold interest of the newly developed area would need to be transferred to the Academy under the requirements of the School Standards and Framework Act 1988.
It was reported that the local member had responded to consultation saying that they had no comment to submit.
Resolved: That approval be given to the proposed deed of surrender and transfer of the freehold interest as indicated in the report.
Decision Maker: Property Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 06/09/2023 - Property Sub-Committee
Decision published: 06/09/2023
Effective from: 12/09/2023
Decision:
In proposing the grant of a 125 year lease for Springhead Primary School the Director for Corporate Services explained that Talke Library occupied part of the site and therefore a Joint Use Agreement (JUA) would be required to determine the shared responsibilities between the School and Library tenants.
It was noted that no comment had been received from the local member.
Resolved- That approval be given to the grant of the lease and to the entering into of a JUA, as indicated in the report.
To approve capital funding obtained through
planning obligations (Section 106) to provide additional
accommodation at Paulet High School to mitigate new residential
housing development in the catchment area.
There is projected to be a need for additional secondary places in
the catchment area of Paulet High school due to new residential
development.
Additional places (up to 1.5FE) are projected to be required in the
longer term; however, this first project will facilitate a PAN
increase from 150 to 165. This PAN increase is proposed to be from
September 2024 to mitigate the impact of the proposed new homes
within the catchment of the school. This supports SCC’s
commitment to providing places for local children and the local
authority’s responsibility for ensuring there are sufficient
school places within a reasonable distance. The school would not be
able to accommodate the additional pupils expected in future years
without the proposed expansion.
Staffordshire Learning Infrastructure Board (SLIB) gave approval in
October 2017 for the total project to expand the school by 2FE, as
part of the Burton Secondary Strategy. A further report providing
an update was shared with Councillor Price on 5th July 2023. This
report outlined the first phase to deliver ½ FE of
additional provision of the wider project.
As this school is an academy the trust sought the views of the
local community between 12th June 2023 and 7th July 2023 as per the
DfE guidance for academy trusts planning to make organisational
changes. A dedicated web page was sent up by the Academy for this
and any comments received have been responded to via a FAQ page:
Consultation on the proposal to expand – Paulet High School
& 6th Form College
Decision Maker: Director for Children and Families
Decision published: 06/09/2023
Effective from: 06/09/2023
Decision:
Delegation under Scheme of Delegation to the
Director for Children and Families, paragraph 12:
To be responsible for the functions conferred on or exercisable by
the Local Authority in its capacity as a local education authority
particularly:
(1) Its strategic duties under the Education and Inspections Act
2006 to promote:
• Choice
• Diversity
• High standards
• The fulfilment of every child’s educational
potential
(2) Its responsibilities under the Education Act 1996 to:
• Secure School Places
• Secure excellence in education, promoting high standards and
fulfilment of potential
(3) Its responsibilities under the Education Act 1996 or any
subsequent legislation in relation to the provision of education
for children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
Lead officer: Neelam Bhardwaja
Decision Maker: Property Sub-Committee
Made at meeting: 06/09/2023 - Property Sub-Committee
Decision published: 06/09/2023
Effective from: 12/09/2023