The Cabinet Member for Education and Skills has approved:
(1)The allocation of £1m to fund the phase 1 works as outlined in paragraph 2.1 of the report to enable The Forest School to admit girls from September 2021;
(2)The authorisation to commence a procurement process and delegation to the Director of Property and Assets to appoint contractors to fully design and cost the new accommodation;
(3)The submission of a planning application for any works requiring planning permission; and
(4)That subject to receipt of planning permission and statutory consents, the delegation of the authority to enter into a construction contract with the successful provider to the Director of Property and Assets.