Hampshire County Council Item

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

25 July 2003

Manor Fields Infant and Junior Schools, Basingstoke

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

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Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to:

1. The project appraisal for classroom/playgroup extensions and associated internal alteration and refurbishment works at Manor Fields Infant and Junior Schools at an estimated cost of up to £1.97m, excluding fees to be funded initially from the School Balances Loan Scheme and to be repaid subsequently from anticipated capital receipts.

2. The contract being combined with Hatch Warren Infant and Junior Schools and completed under a partnership arrangement linked to the Major Projects Framework Agreement.

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Reason

2.1

To provide additional classroom and nursery facilities to accommodate the anticipated rise in roll numbers associated with the review of primary education provision that has been undertaken in the southwest area of Basingstoke.

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.

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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