Hampshire County Council Item 3 vii

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

17 February 2005

St Lawrence CE(C) Primary School, Alton

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 St Lawrence CE (C) Primary School at an estimated cost of up to £684,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

The proposed scheme will replace outdated facilities and provide a new hall, kitchen, associated link building, acoustics upgrade and internal toilet refurbishment works to meet current regulations, and will benefit both pupils and teachers at the school. The proposal supports both 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