Issue - meetings

Cabinet considered a report that proposed revisions to space standards for the design and construction of new school buildings and subsequent amendments to policy documents (The Primary and Secondary School Briefs).

Councillor Val Smith, Shadow Cabinet Member for Business & Customer Services congratulated Cabinet on not accepting to the letter the James Review.  Although parents would focus on teaching spaces outdoor space was important as were corridors, kitchens and libraries. She hoped that the revised standards would be used to enhance the school estate.

Councillor Tilley in moving the recommendations thanked Councillor Waine and Councillor Smith for their support and indicated that she supported Councillor Waine's suggestion that exceptions go to the Cabinet Member for decision.

RESOLVED:             to approve:

(a)          adoption of the space standards contained with Annex 2;

(b)          that delegation of approval of further reductions on an exceptions basis be to the relevant Cabinet Member in delegated decision session; and

(c)          that in the case of new schools that are developer funded the County Council will seek a fixed sum to cover the set-up costs.