Issue - meetings

RESOLVED:

That a 125-year lease on standard terms for the new Free School Pinn River be agreed with the Eden Academy Trust, as set out in the report and site plan, subject to DfE approval for the formal closure of Grangewood School and the opening of Pinn River.

Reasons for decision

The Cabinet Member for Corporate Services and Property introduced a report regarding the new Pinn River School, which would replace Grangewood School within the Eden Academy Trust.

It was explained that the former site had been demolished and that the new school building was nearing completion, with an anticipated opening early in the New Year. As this was a new school, a new lease was required, and the proposal set out in the report was to grant a one-to-five-year lease on standard terms for use of the property as a school. The Cabinet Member noted the new school was das a much-needed facility providing 180 places for children with severe and profound disabilities.

Cabinet agreed the new lease for the new school.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Cabinet could have considered other lease or freehold transfer options as set out in the report, but opted for the recommended approach of a 125 year lease, as advised by the Department for Education.