Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

10 April 2003

Hamble Community Sports College

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 Policy and Resources be advised that the Executive Member for Education supports the project appraisal for the construction of a specialist gymnasium and additional teaching accommodation at Hamble Community Sports College at an estimated cost of £1,871,000, excluding fees.

1.3

That, subject to the views of the Buildings, Land and Contracts Panel, the Leader be asked to approve the project appraisal for the construction of a specialist gymnasium and additional teaching accommodation at Hamble Community Sports College at an estimated cost of £1,871,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason

2.1

To provide a specialist gymnastics gymnasium following a successful bid to Sport England.

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 K Thornber