That:

(a)   Cabinet agree to progress with the permanent expansion of Aylestone High School;

(b)  Subject to securing planning consent, Aylestone High School is expanded to enable its permanent expansion to five forms of entry (150 pupils per year group) at a cost of not more than £13.1m including fees and contingency;

(c)   Delegated authority for award of procurement contracts for the lifecycle of the project, is given to the Corporate Director, Children and Young People; and

(d)  The Service Director, Education, Skills and Learning, be authorised to take all operational decisions necessary to implement the above in consultation with the S151 Officer and the Cabinet Members for Children and Families and Commissioning, Procurement and Assets; and

(e)   The Service Director, Education, Skills and Learning, present to Cabinet a draft strategic plan for the delivery of school places across the County for the period 2024 to 2034 for final approval by Cabinet within the next twelve months.