Issue - meetings

Division/Wards Affected: All

Purpose: This report seeks Cabinet approval for additional funding to address essential health and safety works at the former Deri View Primary School, ensuring the building is ready for Ysgol Gymraeg Y Fenni to occupy in September 2026.

Authors: Will McLean, Nick Keyes, Nikki Wellington

Contact Details: willmclean@monmouthshire.gov.uk

nicholaskeyes@monmouthshire.gov.uk

nicolawellington@monmouthshire.gov.uk

To approve a capital budget of £1,918,096, subject to confirmation of a grant from Welsh Government of 65% (£1,246,762), with Monmouthshire’s contribution of £671,334 to be found from existing approved education capital schemes.

That Cabinet approve a capital budget virement of up to £671,334 from the currently unallocated funding within the Abergavenny 3-19 programme. The final value of virement required will only be confirmed upon receipt of the final grant award from Welsh Government.

That in the event that the value of funding from the Abergavenny 3-19 programme is less than required, any shortfall will be met from the unallocated budget within the 2025/26 Schools capital maintenance grant programme