To seek approval for the proposed expansion to Edward Peake Church of England VC Middle School and commitment to the required capital expenditure.

1.         That the new school places required in Biggleswade, through the expansion of Edward Peake Church of England VC Middle School, Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 0EJ by 2 forms of entry (60 places in each year group) for September 2020, be approved to meet the Council’s statutory duty under The Education and Inspections Act 2006.

2.         That the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Executive Member for Families, Education and Children, be authorised to approve the commencement of capital expenditure as set out in this report, subject to the granting of planning permissions under Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act.

The Executive considered a report from the Executive Member for Families, Education and Children that provided the outcome of the preliminary and statutory consultations undertaken on the proposal to expand Edward Peake Middle School, Biggleswade by 2 forms of entry (60 places in each year group) by September 2020.

The report sought approval of the proposed expansion and commitment to the required capital expenditure.  It was noted that there was no net cost to the Council for the proposed expansion.

Reason for decision:  To enable the Council to provide local schools for local children and to support the expansion of local popular and successful schools.

RESOLVED

1.         that the new school places required in Biggleswade, through the expansion of Edward Peake Church of England VC Middle School, Potton Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 0EJ by 2 forms of entry (60 places in each year group) for September 2020, be approved to meet the Council’s statutory duty under The Education and Inspections Act 2006; and

2.         that the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the Executive Member for Families, Education and Children, be authorised to approve the commencement of capital expenditure as set out in the report, subject to the granting of planning permissions under Part 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act.