Decision Maker: Executive Board

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 11, 2025

Purpose: To seek appropriation of The Opportunities Centre, Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, LL14 3US from Economy and Planning to Education department. To seek permission to consult on establishing a new Additional Learning Needs Provision in the Centre.

Content: RESOLVED –   (i)       That the appropriation of The Opportunities Centre, Hampden Way, Plas Madoc, LL14 3US from the Economy & Planning Department to the Education Department on terms and conditions to be negotiated by the Chief Officer Housing and Chief Officer Economy & Planning, the Lead Member for Assets and the Lead Member for Economy, Business and Tourism be recognised.   (ii)      That the Chief Officer Governance & Customer formally document the appropriation of the building shown in Appendix 1a and 1b of report COEEI/07/25.   (iii)     That Officers be given approval to consult with the relevant parties regarding the proposal to establish a new provision at the Centre for pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).   (iv)     That a further report be submitted to the Executive Board in July 2025 which will detail feedback from the consultation and seek their approval for a preferred way forward.   (v)      That this matter be dealt with as an urgent item of business in accordance with 5.8.10(m) of the Council’s Constitution.   Reasons for decisions   (i)       To formalise the transfer of the building currently known as ‘The Opportunities Centre’ in Plas Madoc from Economy & Planning to Education.   (ii)      To facilitate the creation of a new provision for pupils with additional learning needs and ensure there are appropriate and sufficient school places within the County Borough for pupils with additional learning needs.   (iii)      To assist the Council in its duty to ensure that the children and young people of Wrexham are being afforded the education and learning opportunities they deserve, which includes providing suitable learning environments and monitoring the demand for school places.   (iv)     To improve the suitability and viability of the school estate.   (v)      To develop sustainable learning environments.