Hampshire County Council

Item 4(v)

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

19 February 2004

The Westgate School, Winchester

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 project appraisal for the construction of a new administrative wing, classroom and science upgrade at the Westgate School at an estimated cost of up to £1,016,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason

2.1

To provide a new administrative wing and associated ancillary accommodation, and to upgrade the existing science block.

2.2

This decision supports Aims 1 and 5 of the Corporate Strategy by providing improved administrative accommodation and an upgrade of existing science facilities.

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 other Executive 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