Decision details

To approve the business case and feasibility costs for the proposed expansion of Brookwood Primary School from 1 form to 2 forms of entry, following a period of consultation and statutory representations.

To approve the costs to be transferred to Woking Borough Council (WBC) and to call from an existing framework in order to deliver the buildings.

To approve the delivery of the scheme upto a maximum value to be determined by the viability study to allow WBC to award a contract and undertake works, subject to full planning permission be granted.

The Cabinet considered financial details relating to Minute item 225/13 which set out the individual business case for expansion of Brookwood Farm Primary School.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the business case for the project to expand Brookwood Farm Primary School at the total cost set out in the report submitted be approved

2.         That authority be delegated to the Strategic Director for Business Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Assets and Regeneration Programmes and the Leader of the Council, to agree a variation of up to 10% of the total value as set out in the report submitted.

Reasons for Decisions:

To support Surrey County Council’s statutory obligation to provide sufficient school places to meet the needs of the population in the Woking area.