Decision details

Lead Member will be asked to review the intention for each of the 14 buildings de-designated as Children’s Centres by the Lead Member for Children and Families. 

31.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services, together with exempt information contained in a later agenda item.

DECISIONS

31.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) enter a Deed of Variation of the existing 125 year school lease with Rye Academy Aquinas Trust to incorporate the Children’s Centre building under the same terms as the rest of the site; and

(2) delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to conclude terms in accordance with s123 of the Local Government Act 1972. 

Reasons

31.3     Aquinas Trust have expressed interest in taking on the management of the Children’s Centre building with a plan to augment their early years offer.  The proposal has the potential of securing the continuation of the service while removing an ongoing duty on the County Council.