Decision details

Consideration was given to a proposal to relocate the Cheshire Academy of Integrated Sport and Arts from their existing premises at Macon Way to the former Broad Street School.  The existing premises were in very poor condition in addition to which the work of the Academy had expanded significantly since its foundation and they no longer provided the scale or quality of accommodation needed.

In view of the important contribution made by the Academy to the Council’s wider corporate objectives a number of alternative options had been considered and the now vacant former Broad Street School was now proposed.

RESOLVED

1.    That a leasehold interest for a term of more than 15 but no more than 25 years of the former Broad Street School, Crewe be granted on full repairing and insurance terms to the Cheshire Academy of Integrated Sport and Arts.

2.    That the Strategic Director for Places and Organisational Capacity, the Director for Finance and Business Services and the Borough Solicitor be given delegated authority to finalise the details of the lease in accordance with the procedures and controls detailed in the report.

3.    That the required consents for the proposed lease of the former Broad Street School be sought from the Secretary of State for Education.