Decision details

Surrender of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)with Aylestone School & Licence to Occupy for Broadlands Childrens Centre, Broadlands Lane Hereford to Brookfield School LTD an academy for children with special educational needs (SEN)

Decision Maker: Strategic Assets Delivery Director

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

• Broadlands childrens centre is owned by the Council and is currently occupied under a MOU by Aylestone School who have confirmed the property is currently surplus to their need for space.
• Aylestone School have agreed to surrender the existing MOU to allow occupation by Brookfield School Ltd on the understanding that should this change the property will be offered back to them prior to an alternative user being sought
• There is a growing need for SEN places in the county and pressure on existing SEN places.
• The intervention work to be carried out by Brookfield School Ltd in the property is directed at helping children who are at risk of exclusion to remain in and benefit from mainstream education and thus reduce pressure on SEN places
• The licence will be on the basis that Brookfield School Ltd pay all costs/outgoings in respect of the property including mains services, repairs and maintenance , business rates

Contact: Sarah Jowett, Strategic Assets Delivery Director Email: Sarah.Jowett@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 383302.

Publication date: 03/08/2023

Date of decision: 27/07/2023

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