Issue details

2026 Annual review of School Place Planning Strategy 2022-27

Summary
The report will review and update the Cabinet on the actions from the School Place Planning Strategy. The report will outline the current position relating to the sufficiency of school places and recommend further actions required to address emerging need based upon analysis of the most up to date information and data.

Access to Information
The report together with any other documents being considered (unless they contain exempt information) will be available for inspection 5 clear days before the decision is taken by the Cabinet. Copies are available on the Council's website or requested from Democratic Services Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4TR or email democratic.services@medway.gov.uk. If you wish to submit information to the Cabinet about the item please also contact Democratic Services.

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/06/2026

Decision due: 25 Aug 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Councillor Tracy Coombs, Portfolio Holder for Education tracy.coombs@medway.gov.uk

Lead director: Lee-Anne Farach

Contact: Paul Clarke, Strategic Head of Education Email: paul.clarke@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 331031, Thomas Cogley, School Capital Programme Consultation Officer Email: thomas.cogley@medway.gov.uk Tel: 01634 334328.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee:: Children and Young People