Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

12 June 2003

Priestlands School, Pennington, Lymington

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

1.2

That approval be given to the design project appraisal for the construction of a multi-purpose Sports Hall, Fitness Suite and associated changing facilities and synthetic turf pitch at Priestlands at an estimated cost of £2,023,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

The project is a direct result of the need to develop the existing sports facilities as a benefit to both the school and the communities of Lymington, Pennington and the surrounding New Forest community.

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

Not applicable

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