Decision details

The Council gave consideration to a report providing an update on the Council’s Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) to deliver a new Campus on Mull. The report followed on from previous updates to the Policy and Resources Committee on 15 February 2024 and the Council on 22 February 2024.

Decision

The Council –

1.     noted the capital and revenue implications of the LEIP / Mull Campus project which were of a strategic financial nature;

2.     considered the project to be affordable at this time, and agreed that up to £5m from the previously earmarked LEIP funding be used to commence the Business Case, undertake engagement exercises, commence the site selection process and establish governance arrangements; with updates being brought back to Members at appropriate gateway points;

3.     noted the information provided in regard to the Economic, Community & Educational implications relative to the proposed Mull Campus as outlined in the bid and previous reports and that these would be considered further once the project proceeded to a full business case; and

4.     noted that capital and revenue budget provision would require to be built into future budget estimates and approved as part of budget setting process.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Commercial Services and Education; and Executive Director with responsibility for Finance / Section 95 Officer dated 16 April 2024, submitted)