Agenda item

RESOLVED: that

1.         the prioritised schemes under Band B of the 21^st Century Schools Programme be approved

2.         the approval in principle of Cardiff Council’s Band B Strategic Outline Case by Welsh Government be noted and the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning be authorized to secure Welsh Government approval in principle for the schemes within the programme.

3.         a subsequent report to Cabinet will propose arrangements to secure sufficient capacity and appropriate governance in order to deliver the Cardiff Band B 21^st Century Schools Programme.

Councillor Bradbury declared a personal interest as Governor at Ty Gwyn School

Councillor Elsmore declared a personal interest as Fitzalan High School is located within her ward

Councillor Merry declared a personal interest as Cathays High School is located within her ward

Councillor Thomas declared a personal interest as Governor at Willows High School

Councillor Weaver declared a personal interest as a Governor at Cathays High School

Councillor Wild declared a personal interest as a Governor at Kitchener Primary School

Cabinet received a report containing details of the priority schemes to be undertaken as part of Cardiff’s Band B 21^st century schools programme. It was noted that the submission to Welsh Government had been undertaken using a methodology aligned to Welsh Government’s strategic objectives and as funding was only available to address the most acute sufficiency and condition issues in Cardiff, identified the schools in most need of investment.

RESOLVED: that

1.         the prioritised schemes under Band B of the 21^st Century Schools Programme be approved

2.         the approval in principle of Cardiff Council’s Band B Strategic Outline Case by Welsh Government be noted and the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning be authorized to secure Welsh Government approval in principle for the schemes within the programme.

3.         a subsequent report to Cabinet will propose arrangements to secure sufficient capacity and appropriate governance in order to deliver the Cardiff Band B 21^st Century Schools Programme.