Contact: Stuart Nundy Ext: 5015 [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Access Roadway Improvements Scheme at Tile Barn Outdoor Centre, Brockenhurst be approved at a cost of £87,786 and that a similar sum be transferred from the Outdoor Service revenue budget to the 2005/06 capital programme.

2. Reasons

1.2 To improve the road access, coach parking and turning at the Tile Barn Outdoor Centre in Brockenhurst.

1.3 To improve health and safety and risk management for groups arriving at the centre by coach.

1.4 To improve the surrounding environment and visual nature of the centre access roads.

1.5 Through the improvements, the Recreation and Heritage Department contributes directly to Aim 4 (Building strong and safe communities) and Aim 5 of the Corporate Strategy (Improving Services).

3. Other options considered and rejected

Making no improvements.

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. Reasons for matter being dealt with, if urgent - not applicable

Approved by: (Signature) Date: (of decision)

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Councillor Mrs. M. Snaith