Hillingdon Council Cabinet Member and Officer Decisions
Nomination of Local Authority Candidate to School Governing Body of Botwell House Catholic Primary School
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Democratic Services Location: Phase II DDI: 01895 250636 CMD No: 2026/1759 To: COUNCILLOR SUSAN O’BRIEN CABINET MEMBER FOR ADULTS, CHILDREN, HEALTH & CARE c.c. All Members of the Children, Families, Health & Care Select Committee c.c. Julie Kelly , Corporate Director of Children’s Services c.c. Helen Boundy, Children’s Services c.c. Ward Councillors for Hayes Town Date: 30 July 2026 Non-Key Decision request Form D Nomination of Local Authority Candidate to School Governing Body of Botwell House Catholic Primary School Dear Cabinet Members, Attached is a report requesting that a decision be made by you as an individual Cabinet Member. Democratic Services confirm that this is not a key decision, as such, the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012 notice period does not apply. You should take a decision on or after Friday 07 August 2026 in order to meet Constitutional requirements about publication of decisions that are to be made. You may wish to discuss the report with the Corporate Director before it is made. Please indicate your decision on the duplicate memo supplied and return it to me when you have made your decision. I will then arrange for the formal notice of decision to be published. Liz Penny Democratic Services Title of Report: Nomination of Local Authority Candidate to School Governing Body of Botwell House Catholic Primary School Decision made: Reasons for your decision: (e.g. as stated in report) Alternatives considered and rejected: (e.g. as stated in report) Signed ……………………………………………………… Date…………………….. Cabinet Member for Adults, Children, Health & Care Executive Decision Report Cabinet Member 30/07/26 Classification: Part 1 Public Page 1 Nomination of Local Authority Candidate to School Governing Body of Botwell House Catholic Primary School Cabinet Member Lead Cabinet Member for Adults, Children, Health & Care (Cllr O'Brien) Chief Officer responsible Corporate Director of Children's Services Report author Helen Boundy Governance Support Officer Report classification and reason Public with Exempt Appendix by virtue of paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12a of the Local Government Act 1972 due to information relating to any individual. Relevant Committee Children, Families, Health & Care Electoral Ward Hayes Town 1. Executive Summary This report seeks approval to re-nominate the existing Local Authority Governor at Botwell House Catholic Primary School for another term as LA Governor. 2. Recommendation(s) That the Cabinet Member agrees that the following applicant be nominated for formal re - appointment to the School Governing Body indicated below: Sophia Martin – Botwell House Catholic Primary School 3. Reasons for decision To ensure that the place for a Local Authority Governor is filled to meet statutory duty. The LA School Governance Team has confirmed that the candidate has submitted the correct documentation and that the school has agreed to this nomination being processed for approval. 4. Proposal To re-nominate the existing Local Authority Governor, Sophia Martin at Botwell House Catholic Primary School for another term as LA Governor. Executive Decision Report Cabinet Member 30/07/26 Classification: Part 1 Public Page 2 5. Corporate implications Financial (mandatory) Y Equalities impact assessment Legal (mandatory) Y Workforce Alternative options (mandatory) Y Public Health Risk management (mandatory) Y External partners Asset Communications Procurement Committee comments Planning Digital Climate Change Other a) Financial There are no financial implications in this report; this is regarding the governance of the school and does not impact upon the overall school’s budget. b) Legal There are no legal implications in this report; this is regarding the governance of the school and does not impact upon the overall school’s budget. c) Alternative Options Alternative Options Rationale for rejecting option To not appoint Would be contrary to the school's request and leave a vacancy at the board level of the school. d) Risk management Risk Mitigation NIL Minimal risk e) Other implications NIL. 6. Consultation & engagement N/A Executive Decision Report Cabinet Member 30/07/26 Classification: Part 1 Public Page 3 7. Timetable for implementation Once Cabinet Member report is approved the decision to approve the nomination of the LA Governor is made by the Governing body at their next Full Governing Board meeting. List of Background Papers NIL. List of appendices attached Appendix A: Bothwell House Catholic Primary School FGB Minutes 30.04.26 with formal approval from FGB for the re- nomination Appendix B: Sophia Martin LA Governor Botwell House- Re-Nomination.