Decision details

Preliminary Review of the County Council Policy on Fire Suppression Measures in Schools ahead of Government Direction

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Purpose:

The current policy on fire suppression measures in schools was agreed by the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Schools in April 2016. It was planned that it would be reviewed in 2021.  A preliminary review has however been undertaken due to the recent Grenfell Fire Tragedy and an understanding that Central Government is reviewing national policies and guidance on such systems.

 

This is deemed to be a Key Decision and the provisions of Standing Order No. 25 have been complied with.

 

Decision:

The Cabinet approved the recommendation as set out in the report.

Reason Key: Significant effect in 2 or more electoral divisions;

Divisions Affected: (All Divisions);

Contact: Mel Ormesher Email: mel.ormesher@lancashire.gov.uk.

Date of decision: 01/02/2018

Effective from: 07/02/2018