Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Education

14 October 2004

East Hants Special School, Bordon

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 at East Hants Special School, Bordon at an estimated cost of up to £6.085m, excluding fees, be approved.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To provide a purpose designed facility to replace inadequate accommodation and provide an opportunity to improve the educational environment for children with special educational needs in East Hampshire.

2.2

This decision supports Aim 1 and 5 of the Corporate Strategy by providing improved facilities which will benefit all users of the school.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need for the school 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