Issue details

Westfield Centre Partnership with University of York

Purpose of Report: The report will explain the development of a community learning partnership proposal from the University of York called the ‘Westfield Centre project to support education and community outcomes in the Westfield area from Sanderson Community House in Chapelfields, whilst also reviewing other options for the site. The lease decision has to be a decision of the Executive.

The Executive will be asked to:
• Support the development of the Westfield Centre Project
• Consider a partnership contribution from City of York Council by the means of providing Sanderson Community House for an initial five-year lease, on a peppercorn rent, or alternative options as outlined in the report.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: Westfield Ward;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 15/05/2023

Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;

Decision due: 15/06/23 by Executive

Lead director: Director of Customer & Communities

Department: Directorate of Customer & Communities

Contact: Andrew Laslett, Head of Strategic Services (Leisure & Community Centres) Email: andrew.laslett@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

This is supported by senior officers in Children & Education Services and by the Headteachers of the local primary and secondary schools

Consultees - The consultation process will be included in an annex in the report

Equality Impact Assessment Completed?: The project has been developed by the University of York but we will include an EIA to support the decision on the lease.

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Westfield Centre Partnership with University of York  

 

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