Hampshire County Council

Education Buildings Advisory Group

1 October 2002 Item

Executive Member - Policy & Resources

16 October 2002

The Petersfield School

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

1.2

That the Executive Member for Education to agree that the Executive Member for Policy and Resources be advised that the Executive Member for Education supports the project appraisal for the construction of a new performing arts centre at The Petersfield School at an estimated cost of £770,000, excluding fees.

1.3

The Executive Member for Policy and Resources to decide that the project appraisal for the construction of a new performing arts centre at The Petersfield School at an estimated cost of £770,000, excluding fees, be approved.

2

Reason

2.1

To provide a dedicated purpose designed drama suite suitable for teaching and performances.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need of the school for the facilities in question has been identified as a priority and the works set out in the design project appraisal are considered to be the most appropriate and cost effective way of meeting that need.

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or a member or officer consulted

4.1

None.

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

Not applicable.

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor T K Thornber