Purpose

To deliver a new purpose built Science and
Tech Teaching Block at Oldfield Secondary. Addressing accommodation
suitability issues and providing modern spaces suitable to meet the
co-ed cohort. Planning consent had been granted and the new
building will enable increased school capacity moving from 1,216 to
1,320 including 6th form. Total project cost is £2m with
Oldfield Secondary meeting the majority of the costs directly,
supported by BANES contribution.

Decision

To fully approve £435,000 of capital
budget, split funded £143,505 CIL & £291,495 Basic
Needs Capital Grant.