Lease arrangements for Burton Academy
In 2018 the Council issued a remit to officers
improve the learning environment at Burton Academy. Proposals to
extend the accommodation were agreed on the understanding that the
Council recompense lost outside play space by leasing an adjoining
piece of Council land to the Academy. The building works are now
complete and the lease for the Council land needs to be
agreed.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Capital expenditure +£250,000 and outside Capital Plan;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Shiphay;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/02/2021
Decision due: 20 Apr 2021 by Cabinet
Decision due: 28 Apr 2021 by Council
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children's Services
Lead director: Divisional Director Education, Learning & Skills
Contact: Samantha Poston Email: samantha.poston@tda.uk.net.
Consultation process
Ongoing consultation and discussions with key
stakeholders
Consultees
Consultation and advice from Council Officers
in developing the proposal including the Strategic Land Task Group
and Environmental Services
The Academy Trust, staff and pupils.
Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: To ensure vulnerable young people have the best opportunity to succeed To provide clarity and transparency to the lease arrangements To address and improve the external spaces available to the pupils attending Burton Academy
Key Risks: The extension is now complete reducing the Academy's external space; adversely affect the Academy if not re-provided as proposed CS has invested £1.5m into improving the accommodation which would not be fully realised without the additional external space Key service for vulnerable children will not have the security of a lease arrangement for much needed external play space The Council loses the opportunity to ensure the long term sustainability of the land; the service would take on the running and maintenance costs as the leaseholder
If you want to make representations contact:: Samantha Poston Education Team TDA, Torhill House Torquay TQ2 5QW
Decisions
- 23/04/2021 - Lease arrangements for Burton Academy
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- Email: governance.support@torbay.gov.uk
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