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Report of the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Learning seeking approval for the future operation of key facilities at the former Millbrook School site, attached.

DECISION MADE: (Ref: CAB 11/12 7659)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Cabinet agreed the following:

(i)  To approve the principle of procuring the management and delivery of community leisure facilities in relation to the former Millbrook School Sports Hall, together with such ancillary sports and recreation services as may be appropriate for the site, subject to compliance with Sport England (and their successors) funding conditions and agreements.

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Executive Director of Children’s Services and Learning, following consultation with the Heads of Legal, HR and Democratic Services; Property and Procurement, Finance and the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Learning, to do anything necessary to procure the services set out above, in accordance with UK procurement rules and the Council’s Contract Procedure Rules, including but not limited to, determining the method of procurement, selection of a preferred bidder, award of contract and contract completion.

(iii)  To delegate authority to the Executive Director of Children’s Services and Learning, following consultation with the Heads of Legal, HR and Democratic Services; Property and Procurement, Finance and the Cabinet Member for Children’s Services and Learning, to approve the details and completion of the letting of the Down to Earth Farm and Motor Vehicle Workshop to Oasis Community Learning at the appropriate time, following the vacation of the former Millbrook Community School site by Oasis Community Learning