Issue - meetings

Decisions:

That, having given due regard to the first stage integrated impact assessment,

1.                           the next phase of investment for ongoing learning projects, as detailed and contained within the circulated report, be approved.

2.                           Officer Authorisation to explore with Welsh Government Officials, grant funded opportunities available within the programme and to secure the most beneficial option for the Council, be granted.

Reason for Decisions:

To access Welsh Government Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme grant funding for capital projects, and subject to the outcome of the grant funding application, implementation of the programme of projects will enable the Council to promote high educational standards and the fulfilment of every child’s potential.  It will also enable the Council to meet its duty to secure efficient education in its area,

Implementation of Decisions:

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period, which ends on 28 November 2022 at 9.00am. There was no call in of this item.

Consultation:

As the programme develops, each project will be subject to consultation with the respective school communities.  Should a project involve the closure of a school, formal consultation will be undertaken in line with legislative requirements.