Agenda item

Report of Executive Director of People

The Cabinet Member with the Children and Young People Portfolio introduced the report (previously circulated) of the Executive Director of People to seek Member’s agreement to release £898,090.64 of Section 106 Funding to enhance the educational provision at St George’s Primary School in Middleton St George.

The report explained that the Council holds the following Section 106 education contributions: £581,183.20 for the provision of additional primary educational places within the MSG area, £93,171.39 a contribution towards the provision of additional primary education places within the Middleton St George area, £54,450.86 to provide additional Primary Education places and £169,285.19 towards the expansion of St George’s Church Primary School. The report stated that all projects will be managed in line with the Corporate Capital Process procedures.

RESOLVED - It is recommended that Members agree to:

(a)    Release £898,090.64 of Section 106 funding for projects at St George’s Primary School

REASON - The recommendations are supported by the following reason: release of the funding will allow the educational settings to enhance their educational facilities, targeting capital investment in the areas identified as greatest need.