18.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.
DECISIONS
18.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to (1) authorise the Chief Operating Officer to agree and enter into a DfE standard 125-year Free School Lease for premises at Reef Way, Hailsham known as The Ropemakers’ Academy, Hailsham; and
(2) authorise Property Services to agree terms in line with the standard Department for Education 125-year Free School Lease at a peppercorn rent.
Reasons
18.3 The newly created school will become a free school, as outlined in the Education Act 2011 and the Education and Inspection Act 2006.