The Cabinet considered a report of the Deputy Chief Executive (People) on the above.

Resolved:-

1. That the preferred site for a free school to support and strengthen an application made by a proven academy trust to the Department for Education (DfE), be approved.

2. That further legal advice be sought on the Council’s rights to terminate any tenancy agreement, to better understand the potential costs involved, and to assess the likelihood of entering into negotiations with the tenant and obtaining planning permission regarding change of use of the land.

Reason for Decision

As set out in the submitted report

Other Options

As set out in the submitted report

Note:- This is an Executive Function

Called in to: People Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor:- Courtenay