Contact: Michael Hedderly, ext 5492 email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the proposed programme to upgrade passenger information, waiting and cycle storage facilities at rail stations in Hampshire, as set out below, at a total estimated cost of £50,000, be approved:

Basingstoke £25,000

Shawford £ 9,000

Grateley, Overton £ 6,000

Romsey £ 4,000

Whitchurch £ 2,000

Romsey, Dean, Dunbridge, )

Bramley, Blackwater, ) £ 4,000

Farnborough North, )

Emsworth, Warblington )

(£500 each)

1.2 The budget is provisionally allocated to projects pending work with the local community and more detailed design work.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aims 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Stewardship of the Environment; Achieving Economic Prosperity; Building Strong and Safe Communities; and Improving Services) of the Corporate Strategy by enhancing facilities at stations to improve the journey experience and providing a better quality of service for rail passengers.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 The `do nothing' option was rejected as inappropriate since to maintain the status quo would lead to rail becoming less competitive as standards rise elsewhere.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor T G Knight

424Decn/MH