Agenda

The following matter is reported to Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee, in accordance with paragraph 2.6.4 of the City Council's Constitution, it being responsible for the overall co-ordination of the Overview and Scrutiny function and related responsibilities: 

Cabinet Item of Urgent Public Business

Proposed Expansion of Primary School Places 2014/2015

The Cabinet considered the above report at their meeting on 9^th October 2012, the Chair of the Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee attended the Cabinet meeting and agreed that the decision was urgent and that call-in should not apply. In accordance with paragraph 4.5.3.1 of the Council's Constitution, the report is presented to the Scrutiny Co-ordination Committee to inform them of the reason for urgency. The reason for urgency was to ensure that formal consultation on the proposals could commence on 15^th October, 2012, which was critical given that the overall programme was aimed at delivering the additional primary school places for September 2014.

The report of the Director of Children, Learning and Young People is attached to assist Members in understanding the reason for urgency.

The Planning Policy Officer from the City Services and Development Directorate will brief the Committee on the 106 agreements and Levy process, 106 agreements funding position and changing national regulations.

Report of the Director of Finance and legal Services

Report of the Scrutiny Co-ordinator

Outstanding issues are included in the Work Programme.

Any other items of public business which the Chair decides to take as a matter of urgency because of the special circumstances involved.

To evaluate the effectiveness of the meeting.