Decision details

The Cabinet Member with the Children and Young People Portfolio introduced the report of the Interim Director of Children and Adults Services (previously circulated) requesting that consideration be given to the proposed maintained schools’ capital programme for summer 2021 (also previously circulated) and to the release of the capital funds in relation to that programme.

The submitted report stated that the School Condition Allocation (SCA) funding was £207,882, to undertake a programme of works across the maintained schools in Darlington during summer 2021; all works had been identified as a priority for completion as part of a survey of the schools concerned; the surveys covered condition, electrical and mechanical; the 2020/21 Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) was £42,275; this funding was a formula-based grant provided to all maintained schools to help support their ongoing capital needs; and that all projects would be managed in line with the Corporate Capital Process procedures.

RESOLVED – (a)  That the total School Condition Allocation of £207,882, be released, and the proposed prioritised capital programme for maintained schools, as detailed in the submitted report, be agreed.

(b)  That the 2020/21 Devolved Formula Capital (DFC) of £42,275, be released.

DELEGATIONS - That the Director of Children and Adult Services be granted delegated authority to manage the authorisation of this funding.

REASONS – (a)  The release of the funds will enable capital investment to be undertaken in the areas identified with the greatest need, in terms of asset management priorities.

(b)  Detailed planning to identify priorities has been undertaken which ensures effective use of all investment.