Decision details

The report of the Director of Education, Skills and Young People incorporating the Strategic Outline Case to relocate Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi learners to a new school building for 11-18 years old learners was presented to the Executive for consideration. 

The Portfolio Member for Education and the Welsh Language presented the report and said that the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) contains a case for a new school building for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi to replace the current building by September 2030.  Details of the funding proposals to build a new school was outlined to the Committee.  As the scheme will be delivered through the Mutual Investment Model (MIM) the proposal would lead to a saving in the central repairs and maintenance budget for the next 25 years. 

The Director of Education, Skills and Young People reported that a well-designed school environment together with green outdoor spaces could improve the physical and mental health of young people as at present the current school is dependent on the Millbank playing field for recreational purposes.  A new school building will provide additional specialist modern resources.  As the potential new school building would have a lower capacity than at present, surplus places at Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi would be reduced.  He further said, that having a purpose-built community resources in the new school building, as well as the co-location of other services, as well as access to modern facilities would be expected to attract increased community use and family engagement and involvement. 

Councillor Jeff Evans, Chair of the Corporate Scrutiny Committee reported on the discussions held on the item at the Corporate Scrutiny Committee held on 15 October 2025.  He noted that having considered the outcomes of the statutory consultation as regards to the relocation of Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi the committee resolved to recommend to the Executive to accept the recommendations as is outlined in the report.

The Executive were appreciative of the responses to the consultation process and especially the comments received from the Schools’ Councils within the catchment area.

It was RESOLVED to: -

•  approve the Strategic Outline Case (SOC) for the new school building

   for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi;

•  approve the submission of the SOC to Welsh Government.by 8

   January 2026 for the Business Case Scrutiny Group meeting a

   Fortnight later;

•  approve ring fencing capital receipts from the sale of the present

   Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi site to repay part of the Council’s

    investment towards the construction of the new school building for

   Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi;

•  delegate authority to the Director of Education, Skills and Young

   People in consultation with Head of Function (Resources) & S151

   Officer and Director of Function (Council Business)/Monitoring Officer.

  to amend the SOC if necessary - if the changes do not result in

  material changes (in terms of policy, principles, financial contribution,

  risks and harm to third parties).