The Cabinet Member Signing meeting was scheduled to discuss condition works at three primary schools: Earlsmead, Mulberry, and Crowland. The primary focus of these discussions was to seek permission to initiate tender actions for construction contracts to carry out these essential repairs and upgrades.

Earlsmead Primary School - Condition Works

The meeting was scheduled to consider a report regarding condition works at Earlsmead Primary School in South Tottenham. The report outlined the need to initiate a tendering process for a construction works contractor to deliver essential repairs and upgrades. These works are prioritised in the 2024-25 Children's Capital Programme due to significant concerns about the building's condition, which affect four blocks of accommodation. The proposed works are intended to address health and safety concerns and priority condition issues identified in a feasibility report. The project is planned to be delivered in two phases, with Phase 1 focusing on external fabric improvements and mechanical and electrical upgrades, and Phase 2 addressing internal fabric repairs. An energy audit is also to be completed to identify opportunities for reducing energy consumption and contributing to the council's net-zero ambitions. The estimated total projected costs for the project are detailed in an exempt appendix.

Mulberry Primary School - Condition Works

A report was scheduled to be discussed concerning condition works at Mulberry Primary School in Tottenham Hale. The report sought approval to commence a tendering process for a construction works contractor to undertake these necessary repairs. The works are identified as crucial for bringing the school's building condition and services infrastructure up to standard, addressing significant concerns raised in a feasibility report. Similar to Earlsmead, the project is planned in two phases to manage available capital funding, with Phase 1 concentrating on external fabric and M&E upgrades, and Phase 2 on internal repairs. An energy audit is also planned to explore energy reduction opportunities. The school's buildings, some dating back to the early 1900s, require attention to their roofs, windows, brickwork, heating, electrical systems, and sanitaryware. The estimated total projected costs for these works are outlined in an exempt appendix.

Crowland Primary School - Condition Works

The meeting was also scheduled to review a report on condition works at Crowland Primary School in South Tottenham. The report requested approval to begin the tendering process for a construction works contractor to carry out these essential repairs. The works are deemed necessary due to significant concerns regarding the building's condition, including fire safety and compliance issues, identified in a feasibility report. The proposed works will address external and internal repairs to the original buildings, mechanical and electrical infrastructure, fire safety measures, boundary walls, and toilet facilities. An energy audit is also to be commissioned to identify energy-saving opportunities. The school comprises five blocks, including teaching buildings, a caretaker's building, and a swimming pool block. The estimated total projected costs for these works are detailed in an exempt appendix.

The reports for all three schools indicate that the proposed procurement route will be through the London Construction Programme Education Framework or DPS, adhering to the Council's Contract Standing Orders. The reports also highlight the projects' contribution to the Council's Corporate Delivery Plan 2024-2026, specifically the Children and young people – Best start in life outcome, and the Borough's carbon reduction and climate change ambitions.

The meeting was also scheduled to address standard procedural items, including apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and urgent business. A motion to exclude the press and public was anticipated for agenda items 10, 11, and 12, which relate to the exempt financial and business affairs concerning the condition works at the three schools.