Issue details

Acquisition of site for new primary school in Paignton

 

 

The Council is forecasting a shortage of primary places in the Paignton area from September 2017 onwards. The Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has agreed to fund a new primary free school in the area on the condition that the Council assists with the acquisition of a site and provides a financial contribution towards the total acquisition cost.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Acquisition or disposal of land in excess of £250,000;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/02/2018

Decision due: 22 Feb 2018 by Council

Lead member: Executive Lead for Adults

Lead director: Director of Children's Services

Contact: Rachael Williams Email: rachael.williams@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Officers have already undertaken extensive consultation with parents, schools and the local community regarding the need for a new primary school. There have also been various communications, meetings and site visits with the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to assess the suitability of various site options. There have also been reports presented to Council.

Consultees

Parents and children in Paignton who will benefit from the provision of a new primary school. Other key stakeholders including the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), the Department for Education (DfE), the Regional Schools Commissioner (RSC) and the multi-academy trust who will set up and run the school – the Learning Academy Partnership South West (LAPSW).

If you want to make representations contact:: Clare Talbot, Schools Capital & Planning Manager, TDA, 3rd Floor Tor Hill House, Torquay TQ2 5QW, clare.talbot@tedcltd.com, (01803) 208220/Rachael Williams Head of Education, Learnig and Skills, 2nd Floor Tor Hill House, c/o Town Hall, Castle Circus. Torquay, TQ1 3DR

 

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