Decision Maker: Mayor and Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 18, 2024

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED to   •            Note the review of School Premises Officer Houses, including associated assessments and recommendations.   •            Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Director of Children and Young People (CYP), to approve the future usage of five properties currently occupied by School Premises Officers.   •            Approve the regularization of nine sites where educational use is so ingrained that no further development or disposal is possible, ensuring alignment with current school operations.   •            Grant authority to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Director of CYP, to approve the future usage of two properties currently providing non-educational services.   •            Approve maintaining the Temporary Accommodation (TA) status of five houses.   •            Approve the conversion of three school premises officer houses to children’s residential homes.   •            Declare two school premises officer houses (non-strategic assets) as surplus to requirements and authorize their disposal.   •            Delegate authority to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources, in consultation with the Executive Director of Place, to agree on the terms of disposal for these two assets.   •            Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Director of CYP, to authorise the future usage of five properties, once all outstanding issues are resolved. These properties are currently under review due to ongoing negotiations with schools and challenges in separating them from school sites without disrupting operations.   •            Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place, in consultation with the Executive Director of CYP to seek Secretary of State approvals where necessary.