Hampshire County Council Item 12

Executive Member - Education

13 May 2004

John Hunt of Everest Community School, Basingstoke

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That the Executive Member for Education advises the Executive Member for Policy and Resources that the project appraisal for the John Hunt of Everest Community School at an estimated cost of up to £20,879,000, excluding fees, be approved.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To provide a replacement community school as part of the North Popley development proposal set out in the North Basingstoke Action Plan.

2.2

This decision supports Aims 1 and 5 of the Corporate Strategy by providing improved facilities which will benefit both the school and the community.

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 consulted

4.1

Not applicable

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