Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 11, 2025

Purpose: To inform Cabinet of the receipt of recent Section 106 developer contributions and to seek approval for the allocation of those contributions to projects in line with the individual Section 106 agreements.  

Content: RESOLVED to:   1)      Note the receipt/availability of Section 106 funding and approve allocations to the projects outlined in Appendix 4 of the report;   2)      Approve the transfer of approved developer contributions of £156,283.75 directly to Chellaston Fields (George Spencer Academy new school) part of the Spencer Academy Trust to self-manage the projects;   3)      Note the reimbursement to the Children’s Services capital budget from developer contributions;   4)      Approve the allocation of £1,000,000 from the Children’s Services capital budget to address urgent priority operational issues within schools;   5)      Note the return of funds to the Children’s Services capital budget;   6)      Note the previous delegated approvals since the last Cabinet report of 20th February 2025; and   7)      Note the receipt of additional funding into the Children’s Services capital budget for School Condition Allocation.