Agenda item

A Second University Technical College serving Sheffield City Region

Report of the Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families.

Decision:

9.1

The Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families submitted a report in relation to proposals for a second University Technical College serving Sheffield City Region.

 

 

9.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

 

 

 

(a)

agrees that the implementation of the proposals contained in this

report are likely to promote and improve the economic and social

well-being of Sheffield;

 

 

 

 

(b)

approves the selection of an elected member and a senior officer to 

represent the interests of the City Council on the governing body of the UTC;

 

 

 

 

(c)

delegates authority to the Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families, in consultation with the Director of Capital and Major Projects and with the relevant Cabinet Members, to agree the steps that need to be taken to further the project and protect the Council’s interests;

 

 

 

 

(d)

delegates authority to the Director of Capital and Major Projects, in consultation with the Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families, to instruct the Director of Legal and Governance to negotiate and agree the detailed terms of the lease to the UTC and instruct the Director of Legal and Governance to grant a lease of the site on the agreed terms, and that this will be shared with the relevant Cabinet Member;

 

 

 

 

(e)

delegates authority to the Director of Capital and Major Projects, in consultation with the Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families, to instruct the Director of Legal and Governance to take all necessary steps and enter into such documentation as is required to further the project, and that this will be shared with the relevant Cabinet Member; and

 

 

 

 

(f)

notes the current position on the development of the Olympic Legacy Park and the potential capital commitment from the Council.

 

 

 

9.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

9.3.1

The recommendations will enable the Sheffield College, as the   sponsor, to move to the position of securing the UTC 2 funding agreement and thereby the procurement of the new building.

 

 

9.3.2

UTC 2 will help young people to exploit new opportunities in key sectors of the local economy and help employers to secure the better skilled recruits that they will need for growth in a global economy.

 

 

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

9.4.1

UTC 2 to proceed without LA support – UTC 2 is widely seen as having the potential to make an important contribution to the city’s economic growth and is supported by key local employers accordingly. This is a key objective for the Local Authority and merits the active engagement and support of the City Council.

 

 

9.4.2

Sheffield City Council to deliver the programme – a local authority is not allowed by DfE regulations to lead on the establishment of a UTC Trust. However, the City Council was instrumental in creating the conditions and partnerships that has allowed the Sheffield College to make an application and it is proposed in this Cabinet paper that the City Council maintains its influence and support by making an appointment to the UTC 2 Trust as a Governor.

 

 

9.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

 

 

 

None

 

 

9.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

 

 

 

None

 

 

9.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

 

 

 

Jayne Ludlam, Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families

 

 

9.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

 

 

 

Children, Young People and Family Support

 

Minutes:

9.1

The Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families submitted a report in relation to proposals for a second University Technical College (UTC) serving Sheffield City Region.

 

 

9.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

 

 

 

(a)

agrees that the implementation of the proposals contained in this

report are likely to promote and improve the economic and social

well-being of Sheffield;

 

 

 

 

(b)

approves the selection of an elected member and a senior officer to 

represent the interests of the City Council on the governing body of the UTC;

 

 

 

 

(c)

delegates authority to the Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families, in consultation with the Director of Capital and Major Projects and with the relevant Cabinet Members, to agree the steps that need to be taken to further the project and protect the Council’s interests;

 

 

 

 

(d)

delegates authority to the Director of Capital and Major Projects, in consultation with the Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families, to instruct the Director of Legal and Governance to negotiate and agree the detailed terms of the lease to the UTC and instruct the Director of Legal and Governance to grant a lease of the site on the agreed terms, and that this will be shared with the relevant Cabinet Member;

 

 

 

 

(e)

delegates authority to the Director of Capital and Major Projects, in consultation with the Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families, to instruct the Director of Legal and Governance to take all necessary steps and enter into such documentation as is required to further the project, and that this will be shared with the relevant Cabinet Member; and

 

 

 

 

(f)

notes the current position on the development of the Olympic Legacy Park and the potential capital commitment from the Council.

 

 

 

9.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

9.3.1

The recommendations will enable the Sheffield College, as the   sponsor, to move to the position of securing the UTC 2 funding agreement and thereby the procurement of the new building.

 

 

9.3.2

UTC 2 will help young people to exploit new opportunities in key sectors of the local economy and help employers to secure the better skilled recruits that they will need for growth in a global economy.

 

 

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

9.4.1

UTC 2 to proceed without LA support – UTC 2 is widely seen as having the potential to make an important contribution to the city’s economic growth and is supported by key local employers accordingly. This is a key objective for the Local Authority and merits the active engagement and support of the City Council.

 

 

9.4.2

Sheffield City Council to deliver the programme – a local authority is not allowed by DfE regulations to lead on the establishment of a UTC Trust. However, the City Council was instrumental in creating the conditions and partnerships that has allowed the Sheffield College to make an application and it is proposed in this Cabinet paper that the City Council maintains its influence and support by making an appointment to the UTC 2 Trust as a Governor.

 

 

 

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