Private Finance Initiatives in Tameside - Executive Response
Post Scrutiny - Executive Response
In Respect of : Interim Report on Private Finance Initiatives
Cabinet Deputies : Councillor Peter Joinson and Councillor Joe Kitchen
Date : 22nd August 2003
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Recommendations |
Executive Response |
Officer Responsible |
Action |
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1. That members of the Lifelong Learning and Cultural Services Scrutiny Panel be invited to join this Panel in monitoring and reviewing the operation of the PFI schools at the end of 2003. |
This would be a useful exercise in monitoring the process. |
Scrutiny Support |
To be determined by the |
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2. That the Scrutiny Panel continues to monitor progress of the funding of the PFI scheme. |
This would be welcomed as a good exercise in accountability. |
Scrutiny Support Unit |
Ongoing |
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3. That lessons learned in the progress of this contract be put into place in future school redevelopment schemes. |
Feedback was received on the last bid and consultation has also taken place with DfES on Building Schools for the Future. |
Ian Smith/Elaine Todd |
October 2003 |
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4. That the Council should ensure that, in a future situation of falling rolls, funding for other schools should not suffer in order to service the PFI contract. |
Funding for other schools is, and will continue to be, safeguarded. |
Ian Smith/Elaine Todd |
Ongoing |
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5. The Scrutiny Panel will monitor the views of governors, teaching and non-teaching staff, parents and pupils to review operation. |
This is welcomed as it forms part of Education's Communication Strategy. |
Howard Boots |
Ongoing |