The Director of Children’s Services submitted a report proposing a scheme and estimate for alterations and an extension at Elleray Park Special School, Wallasey, including improved teaching and resource facilities, improved reception and security measures, and improved staff accommodation to meet current requirements. It was recommended that the scheme and estimate be approved and that officers be instructed to proceed to tender.

Resolved – That

(1)   the Scheme and Estimate as presented be accepted;

(2)   approval be given for Director of Technical Services to obtain tenders for the scheme and the Director of Children’s Services use his delegated powers, if appropriate, to accept the lowest bona fide tender and report back to Cabinet; and

(3)   the Director of Technical Services be authorised to obtain all necessary statutory approvals for the scheme.