Purpose

The report outlines a proposed temporary relocation of William Morris Sixth form to facilitate the rebuilding of the sixth form buildings as part of the DfE's School Rebuilding Programme.

Decision

That Cabinet:

1. Agree that Appendix 1 is not for publication on the basis that they contain information relating to the financial or business affairs of particular persons, including the authority holding that information, as set out in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended.

1. Approve the Council entering into the agreement for the acquisition of Hythe House, 200 Shepherd’s Bush Road, Brook Green, W6 7NL from the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, subject to planning and the contractual safeguards set out in this report.

1. Approve the Council entering into the agreement for the disposal of William Morris Sixth Form, St Dunstan’s Road, London W6 8RB to the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, conditional on completion of the Hythe House transaction and practical completion of the agreed works to Hythe House.

1. Delegate authority to the Executive Director of People and DCS, in consultation with the Assistant Director of Legal Services, the Director of Finance and the Assistant Director of Corporate Property and Health and Safety, to finalise, approve and complete the transaction documents and any ancillary documents required to give effect to the land swap, provided that the final terms remain materially consistent with this report.

1. Note that a statutory school organisation process will be required before William Morris Sixth Form can move permanently to Hythe House, and that a further decision will be brought forward where required following consultation.