Hampshire County Council

Item

Executive Member - Education

17 July 2003

Amery Hill Secondary School, Alton

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

1.2

That the Executive Member for Education advises the Executive Member for Policy and Resources that the project appraisal for the construction of additional teaching accommodation at Amery Hill Secondary School at an estimated cost of up to £2.6m, excluding fees, be approved.

2

Reason

2.1

To upgrade existing facilities to provide additional teaching space to accommodate a rise in roll numbers and to facilitate the removal of four temporary classrooms currently on site.

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 D Allen