Decision details

To approve the business case for the project to increase Holmesdale Infant School from a 3 form of entry (270 places) to a 4 form of entry (360 places) infant school with an existing nursery facility (26 FTE places) to provide additional places under the schools basic need programme.

The Cabinet considered financial details relating to Minute item 225/13 which set out the business case for the provision of a permanent one form of entry (90 places) increase at Holmesdale  Infant School from three forms of entry (270 places) to four forms of entry (360 places) to meet basic need requirements for primary places in the Reigate area.

RESOLVED:

1.         That the business case for the project to permanently expand Holmesdale Community Infant 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 Reigate area.