Decision details

To permanently expand Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH by increasing the published admission number (PAN) from 240 to 300 Year 7 places from September 2019.

As Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education Cabinet, I agree to:

Support the expansion of Bennett Memorial Diocesan School, Culverden Down, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9SH by increasing the published admission number (PAN) from 240 to 300 Year 7 places from September 2019. Therefore, I agree:

 i.        Allocate £6.5 million from the Basic Needs budget to fund the permanent expansion of Bennett Memorial Diocesan School.

ii.        Authorise the Director of Infrastructure in consultation with General Counsel to enter into any necessary contracts/agreements on behalf of the County Council.

iii.        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.

This  decision  is conditional  upon  planning  permission  being  granted  and final approval  by  the Secretary of State.  The costs of the project are estimates and these may increase as the project is developed.  If the cost of the project is greater than 10%, the Cabinet Member will be required to take a further decision to allocate the additional funding.