Decision details

RE18 0062 - Rail College Budget and Bursaries 2018/19

Decision Maker: Director of Regeneration and Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

Please see attached ODR form.

Decision:

1) Amend the focus of the 2018/19 Rail College Budget
To amend the focus and use of the remainder of the existing rail college budget initially located to enable pre-construction related works, survey and design related professional services and support additional costs associated with the development of the college to include development of the rail sector, promote the National College for HSR in Doncaster, and continue to pay the salary and associated costs of the rail sector development manager for a further 12 months in order to achieve our growth objectives by continuing to support and develop the rail industry.

2) Approve up to £20k for two bursaries at the Rail College for the 2018/19 Academic Year, to provide student bursaries to those from less advantaged backgrounds and under represented demographics.

Alternative options considered:

Four options were consdiered.

See attached ODR for further information.

Publication date: 07/06/2018

Date of decision: 06/06/2018

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