Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 21, 2025

Purpose: To consider approving the investment of £6m of tariff funding to improve and expand the college facilities at Bletchley and Chaffron Way.

Content: 1.         That the Council express its support, in principle, for the College Estates Plan and the expansion of Further Education facilities in the City to meet the growing demand. 2.         That, subject to the prior completion of a Funding Agreement as proposed at 1.3 below, the Council provide up to £6.1m to support delivery of the first phase of the College Estates Plan. 3.         That authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Placemaking to finalise the arrangements for: (a)        the terms of the Funding Agreement referred to at 2 above; and (b)       phased release of the funding in accordance with the terms of the Funding Agreement referred to at 3(a) above.