Mo, Nov 6, 2006Mayor takes final decision on Ladywell Pool this Wednesday
This Wednesday 8th November the Mayor of Lewisham will decide whether to proceed with the controversial plan to close Ladywell Pool next September or to switch to the Lewisham Bridge Primary site.
Report Title Review of alternative sites for new school
Date: 8 November 2006
1 Summary
1.1 This report describes the further work carried out by officers and advisors, following the decision of the Mayor and Cabinet on September 27th 2006 to look further at the feasibility of an alternative site for the new secondary school. It sets out the risks and the advantages and disadvantages of the options and concludes that the arguments are finely balanced between staying with the existing preferred site (the Ladywell Leisure Centre in 2009) and moving to the Lewisham Bridge site option.
2 Purpose
2.1 To advise the Mayor and Cabinet of the further work carried out to evaluate the feasibility of additional sites for the new secondary school and the officer evaluation of the options. The report evaluates the educational, financial and site-related advantages and disadvantages of each of the options.
3 Recommendations
The Mayor is asked to agree:
Either
3.1 That the existing preferred site for the new school of the Ladywell Leisure Centre be confirmed,
Or
3.2 That Lewisham Bridge Primary School site be agreed as the new proposed location for the new secondary school in the BSF programme and
3.2.1 That officers begin the consultation process and, if appropriate, to secure all necessary statutory approvals for the new school and its federative arrangements.
3.2.2 That officers seek dispensation from the Secretary of State not to have to proceed with the competition requirements of the Education Act 2005 to allow minimal disruption to the BSF programme
All related documents are available to download from the Council's website from this link.
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting takes place on Wednesday 8th November at 6 pm at Catford Town Hall.
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