(i) approve in principle the recommended option within the outline business case at Appendix A, to refurbish and extend Ferryhill School and to provide a standalone nursery building, in line with the allocation of funding for this project within the Non-Housing Capital Programme, which was approved by Council on 6 March 2024;
(ii) approve the use of resources to take forwards detailed design development for the recommended option; and
(iii) instruct the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord to report back to the Committee with a full business case, within the next 12 months.