Issue - meetings

To note the forecast demand for primary and secondary places, the associated need for additional school places and the approach for meeting primary demand.

To agree that officers bring an update report to the July 2014 cabinet meeting on the free school proposals in the south of the borough and options for new primary places in the north.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the forecast demand for primary and secondary places and the associated need for additional school places be noted.

2.  That the approach for meeting primary demand described in paragraphs 5 to 10 of the report be noted.

3.  That officers bring an update report to the July 2014 cabinet meeting on the free school proposals in the south of the borough and options for new primary places in the north.

4.  That it be noted that the financial implications of an expansion to the primary and secondary estate are significant and that further discussions will be required with funding bodies to ensure that sufficient resources are available to deliver the new secondary places required.