Hampshire County Council

Item 3(viii)

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

11 December 2003

Wherwell Primary School, Andover

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 Policy and Resources approves the design project appraisal for two new classrooms, a staff room and a group room, at an estimated cost of up to £522,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason

2.1

To provide two classrooms, a staff room and a group room, thus facilitating the removal of a temporary building in very poor condition and enable other improvements to the school at the same time.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need of the school and local community 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 T K Thornber