Hampshire County Council

Item 11

Executive Member - Education

16 October 2003

Long Sutton Primary School

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

1.2

That the project appraisal for the construction of a classroom extension and internal alterations at Long Sutton Primary School at an estimated cost of up to £438,000, excluding fees, be approved.

2

Reason

2.1

As part of the Education Department's Modernisation Programme, the scheme provides two new teaching areas, a new tutorial room and an extension to an existing teaching area plus internal alterations to provide improved library/resource facilities, staff accommodation and reception/office spaces.

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