Decision details

Proposed decision: The Cabinet Member will be asked to:-

1.  Agree that Kent County Council take a lease in excess of 20 years of part of the detached playing field from the Governing Body of Wilmington Boys Grammar School;

2.  Note the main heads of terms of the lease proposed; and

3.  Authorise the Director of Infrastructure to finalise terms and conclude the taking of the lease. 

The proposed decision meets the objectives of “Increasing Opportunities, Improving Outcomes:  Kent County Council’s Strategic Statement ( 2015 – 2020 ) as follows:

1. The Parish of Wilmington will be provided with a strong and safe environment for children and young people to be successfully educated and raised,

2.   Children and young people have better physical and mental health,

3.  Children and young people are engaged, thrive and achieve their potential through academic and vocational education.

As Cabinet Member for Corporate and Democratic Services, I agree to the County Council taking a lease for the benefit of Wilmington Academy, on terms to be finalised by the Director of Infrastructure.