Decision details

The need for a new two form entry (2FE) Primary school at Chilmington Green, Ashford, to open in September 2018 has been identified and a decision is sought to enable the allocation of capital funding accordingly. The school will include a 26 place nursery and SEN specialist provision for pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The new school will open off site in the former Ashford South Primary School buildings.

The Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education has agreed to:

a)    Allocate £7.2m from the Children, Young People and Education Capital Budget;

b)    To authorise the Director of Infrastructure in consultation with the General Counsel to enter into any necessary contracts/ agreements on behalf of the County Council; and

c)    Authorise the Director of Infrastructure to be the nominated Authority Representative within the relevant agreements and to enter into variations as envisaged under the contracts. Variations to contract value to be no more than 10% above the capital funding agreed by the Cabinet Member without requiring a new Record of Decision.