Agenda and decisions

Members are asked to declare any interests in the items under consideration and in doing so state:

(1) the type of interest concerned; and

(2) the nature of the interest concerned

If any member requires advice on declarations of interests, they are advised to contact the Head of Democratic Governance in advance of the meeting.

The Executive agreed the recommendation as outlined above namely:

1. To note the approval by the Secretary of State for Education of a new Free School within Blackpool. The school will be opened September 2018 for pupils from nursery age to 16 years of age (all-through) and will be run by Fylde Coast Academy Trust (FCAT). The location of the school will be the former Arnold School site on Lytham Road, Blackpool.

2. To approve the demolition of the former Bispham High School in its entirety and that the demolition be undertaken by the Blackpool Local Education Partnerships via the existing arrangement with the Council, which would expedite the demolition process.

3. To retain the former Bispham High School site in the short term for educational purposes until a further decision is made around the future use of the site.

4. To agree that the Director of People continues to work with existing academy providers, to ensure that there are a sufficient number of good quality secondary places to meet demand in future years.

The Executive agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1. To note the report.  

2. To require the respective Directors and Director of Resources to continue to closely monitor and manage financial and operational performances, specifically Children’s Services, Strategic Leisure Assets, Concessionary Fares and Property Rationalisation.