Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item

14 July 2005

Blackfield Primary School

Report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approves the project appraisal for the works at the Blackfield Foundation Primary School at an estimated cost of up to £1,250,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To provide a 2.5FE Blackfield Primary School by extending and remodelling the existing Blackfield Junior School building, thus addressing current surplus places and future predicted falling rolls at these schools, whilst providing new and improved accommodation for pupils and staff of the school.

2.2

This decision supports Aims 1 and 5 of the Corporate Strategy by providing improved facilities for all users of the school.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need of the school 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 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 K Thornber