Response:
1. Itemised Breakdown: A copy of the full cost breakdown, condition survey, asset management report, or quantity surveyor's estimate that totals the £3 million in required repairs.
Please see attached information which includes
Additional Info Pack 1- Report to Cabinet- 22 June 2026
High Borrans Investment Requirements- May 2026
Briefing Note- 15 September 2025
Building Condition Assessment
Additional Info Pack 2- Building Condition Assessment (continued)
Additional Info Pack 3- Building Condition Assessment (continued)
EqIA Request 346 for Cabinet Paper
Cabinet decision record
2. Method of Estimation: Details on how this £3 million figure was reached. Was it based on an internal council assessment, or was an external consultant commissioned to produce the estimate? If external, please provide the name of the company.
Please see attached information which includes
Additional Info Pack 1- Report to Cabinet- 22 June 2026
High Borrans Investment Requirements- May 2026
Briefing Note- 15 September 2025
Building Condition Assessment
Additional Info Pack 2- Building Condition Assessment (continued)
Additional Info Pack 3- Building Condition Assessment (continued)
EqIA Request 346 for Cabinet Paper
Cabinet decision record
3. Tendering Information: If any part of these works or assessments has already been put out to tender, please provide the tender reference numbers, the procurement route used, and whether any contracts have been awarded.
No tendering exercise has been undertaken in relation to these works or assessments.
4. Cabinet/Review Documentation: Copies of the detailed review of its usage, costs, and long-term sustainability mentioned by the Director of Children's Services regarding the closure decision.
Please see attached information which includes
Additional Info Pack 1- Report to Cabinet- 22 June 2026
High Borrans Investment Requirements- May 2026
Briefing Note- 15 September 2025
Building Condition Assessment
Additional Info Pack 2- Building Condition Assessment (continued)
Additional Info Pack 3- Building Condition Assessment (continued)
EqIA Request 346 for Cabinet Paper
Cabinet decision record
5. Historic Maintenance Spending: A yearly breakdown of the council’s actual spending on planned and reactive maintenance at the High Borrans facility for each of the last five financial years (2021/22 to 2025/26). Year Capital and Revenue Spending
2021/22 £154,586.75
2022/23 £173,869.06
2023/24 £366,167.49
2024/25 £41,854.68
2025/26 £167,978.79