Decision details

The Cabinet Member with the Children and Young People Portfolio introduced the report of the Executive Director of People (previously circulated) requesting that consideration be given to releasing the 2024/25 School Condition Allocation of £72,042, for the schools’ summer works programme 2025, and 2024/25 Devolved Formula  Capital of £32,425, to the maintained schools.

The submitted stated that the 2024/25 School Condition Allocation (SCA) funding would be used to undertake a programme of works across the maintained schools in Darlington during summer 2025 including, electrical and mechanical surveys and works identified as a priority and any urgent works arising; and that the Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) was a formula-based grant provided to all maintained schools to help support their ongoing capital needs.

RESOLVED – (a)  That the 2024/25 School Condition Allocation of £72,042, be formally released, to support the 2025 maintained schools’ summer works programme.

(b)  That the 2024/25 Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) of £32,425, be formally released. 

REASON  -  Release of the School Condition Allocation and Devolved Formula Capital will enable capital investment to be undertaken in the areas identified with the greatest need, in terms of asset management priorities.