Purpose

To approve the capital project of Refurbishment at Alfred Lord
Tennyson Primary School.

Content

RESOLVED
 
KEY DECISION
 

That the Executive:
 

a)     
Approved the proposed Capital
investment of £749,300 to refurbish Alfred Lord Tennyson Primary
School and to note the
scheme will be funded by Basic Needs Funding.

b)     
Delegated authority to the
Executive Member for Children, Families, Education and Skills, in
consultation with the Executive Director of Children’s
Services and the Executive Director of Place and Economy, to
authorise all necessary legal, property and financial agreements to
ensure effective delivery of the project.

 

 

Reasons for Recommendations:

·    
To reconfigure and refurbish current classrooms to meet
current standards in the provision of adequately sized classrooms,
break out groups space, suitable toilet provision and a play area
for Reception and Year 1-6 classes.

 

·    
The Council has a statutory obligation to provide school
buildings that are safe and fit for purpose and conducive to
teaching and learning. If the Council cannot provide safe school
buildings in its maintained provision in North Northants, then it
could be subject to health and safety breaches.
 

 

Alternative Options Considered:

·    
Following an assessment of possible sites, The Tennyson Road
site was considered but not deemed most suitable for the location
of the primary school.