Hampshire County Council Item 3 (iv)

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

9 December 2004

Winchester Cultural Centre

Report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

1.2

That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approves the design project appraisal for the proposed new Winchester Cultural Centre scheme at an estimated cost of £7.25m, including fees.

1.3

That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources gives authority to the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services to settle terms for, and complete the transfer of land surrounding Jewry Street library from Winchester City Council.

2

Reason

2.1

In order that a new Cultural Centre in Winchester can be operational by early 2007.

2.2

This decision supports Aims 1 and 5 of the Corporate Strategy by improving public services in the Winchester area, with immediate benefit to the local community.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need 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