Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Policy and Resources Item *

25 July 2003

Nursing Care Accommodation - progress report

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

(Summary of CONFIDENTIAL decision)

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to:

1. The full programme for 500 beds at ten sites, subject to the outcome of the planning approval process and resolution of the funding.

2. The design proposals for the new build and refurbishment schemes as set out in Part 2.

3. The acquisition of legal interests in NHS owned sites for the development of nursing care facilities in Hampshire in partnership with the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Strategic Health Authority on the basis set out in the report with detailed terms and conditions to be settled by the Director of Property, Business & Regulatory.

4. The Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services being authorised to enter into necessary contracts for construction works up to the value and not exceeding the overall cost limits set out in Appendix C.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To enable the provision of 500 nursing care beds in Hampshire to progress.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

None.

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