Decision details

The Temporary Service Director 21^st Century Schools and Transformation provided Members with details of further repairs and maintenance works for approval for 2021/22 as a result of additional funding awarded by Welsh Government in March 2021 and supplemented by the Council’s earmarked reserves.

Members were advised that the works listed within the Appendix attached to the report would continue to support schools, improve building stock and address essential condition and health and safety issues across the school estate.  It would also continue to ensure school buildings were able to comply with Welsh Government operational guidance as the Council continue to work with the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Cabinet Member for Education and Inclusion Services welcomed the added investment, which would look to improve schools within the County Borough, improving wellbeing and creating safe educational environments. 

The Leader also welcomed the investment which was over and above the capital programme and spoke of the benefits of the investment to the local economy, with the creation of local jobs.

Following discussions it was RESOLVED:

1.    To agree the additional schemes for 2021/22 as outlined in Appendix 1 of the report and to approve scheme commencement.

(N.B. As referenced in Minute no.14  number of Members declared an interest in respect of this item.)