Hampshire County Council Item 3 iii

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

17 February 2005

Brookfield Community School, Sarisbury Green

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approves the design project appraisal for Brookfield Community School at an estimated cost of up to £880,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

The proposal to create a fully accessible school for children with a wide range of impairments will have an immediate benefit for those pupils by providing the national curriculum at ground floor level. The proposal supports Corporate Aims 1 and 5 by maximising life opportunities and improving services.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need for the facilities provided by this scheme 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 T KThornber