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To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 03 July 2026 to be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

The minutes of the meeting held on 3 July 2026 was confirmed by the Chair as a correct record.

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Cabinet Member: Finance, Property and Transformation

Forward Plan Ref: 2026/ 210

Report by: Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer)

Key Decision: Yes

Contact: Nick Tomkins, Strategic Liaison Manager - Property and Assets

Email: nick.tomkins@oxfordshire.gov.uk.

Report by: Deputy Chief Executive (S151 Officer)

The Cabinet Member is RECOMMENDED to:

a)    Approve the entering into a Funding Agreement with Cambrian Learning Trust with a maximum funding contribution of £7.00m to enable the Trust to procure the construction of new teaching accommodation at Faringdon Community College.

The Cabinet Member considered a report  which indicated that Faringdon Community College had expanded in 2018 with the delivery of a 14-class block.  However, the funding for that expansion project was unable to meet the cost of replacing 4 temporary buildings (8 classrooms) which were in poor condition.

In this regard since the 2018 expansion project, several s106 financial contributions had been received that are ring-fenced for secondary education in Faringdon. This funding was now being used to replace the temporary buildings that are not fit for purpose with permanent teaching accommodation.

As the funding requirement had increased the matter was being brought for approval.

Resolved to:

a)    Approve the entering into a Funding Agreement with Cambrian Learning Trust with a maximum funding contribution of £7.00m to enable the Trust to procure the construction of new teaching accommodation at Faringdon Community College.