Decision details

(i)       to note that officers would ensure that the sites mentioned during deliberation of the report, such as the new 4G park in Northfield, were included in the future outline business case;

(ii)       to note that officers would provide information to Members outwith the meeting on the overall situation city-wide in respect of under-occupancy, over-occupancy and capacity in schools;

(iii)      to note the findings of the Northfield Area Asset Review as set out within the Strategic Outline Case at Appendix A of this report, and refer the document to the Finance and Resources Committee for approval;

(iv)      to instruct the Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord to develop an Outline Business Case, to present detailed options and costings for the creation of new community campus facilities to serve the Northfield Area, which would support the delivery of the Family Support Model in Northfield, allow for the reduction of excess school capacity, and provide opportunities for the consolidation of existing Council buildings in Northfield; and

(v)      to instruct the Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord to submit the completed Outline Business Case for approval to the budget setting process for 2026/27.