Decision details

This follows on from the 2011/12, 12/13, 13/14, 14/15, 15/16, 16/17, 17/18 and 18/19 Schools Capital Condition Programme, addressing maintenance issues that have become a priority since the original programme was established. This phase of the programme will cover the same building elements as the initial programmes, i.e. mechanical (heating and ventilation), electrical (lighting and Mains upgrades) and building fabric improvements (windows) etc. The work is identified through the annual building surveys and a review of any data that has been collected through call outs or emergency repairs, as well as comments from regulatory inspections (OFSTED and Safeguarding). By delivering the programme DMBC will ensure the school buildings remain open and ensure pupil places are not at risk due to condition issues within the premises. The lighting, mechanical and mains upgrades will ensure the Authority meet all its statutory requirements as set out in the condition reports held by the Authority.

The original consultation undertaken was:

The CYPS Capital Monitoring Group has been consulted regarding this proposal. This group includes officers representing service areas with responsibility for various CYPS capital assets, Technical Services and Corporate Resources.

Schools Forum has been consulted. Further updates will be provided as the programme progresses.

Individual schools will be consulted on the proposed programme of works before the final programme is agreed. This will ensure that no urgent items are missed. It is also intended that there will be sufficient flexibility within the programme to incorporate missed or unknown issues that arise during the programme.

Drawing the funding is sought to allow the delivery of these projects.

Following Cabinet approval on 12th February 2019 and full Council approval on 4th March 2019, of £1.058m funding for the Capital Condition Programme, which will ensure schools are warm, weather tight, safe and not at risk of closure at short notice, approve the draw down of these funds for the delivery of the 2019/20 programme as per the schemes detailed on Appendix A.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not approve draw down of the funding and not deliver the new programme.