Hampshire County Council Item 3 iv

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

17 February 2005

The Crescent Primary School, Eastleigh

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 The Crescent Primary School at an estimated cost of up to £696,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason

2.1

The proposal to provide replacement permanent teaching accommodation and a new library will have an immediate benefit for the pupils and teaching staff of the school.

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