Hampshire County Council

Item

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

13 November 2003

Lee-on-Solent Infant and Junior Schools

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 project appraisal for Lee-on-Solent Infant and Junior Schools at Lee-on-Solent, at an estimated cost of £552,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason

2.1

To provide two new extensions to the existing Infant School to house a new nursery and a new music room and to construct an extension to the reception and administrative facilities at the Junior School, to provide one new classroom and extend the existing library bring the capacity of the school to 3 Form Entry.

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 K Thornber