Hampshire County Council Item 2F

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

4 November 2005

Strategy for the Built Estate

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That approval be given to:

The progress made against the Strategy for the Built Estate, and that further reports be presented to the Buildings, Land and Procurement Panel on managing outstanding maintenance liabilities in the non-education estate in the medium term.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To provide a framework and strategy against which revenue maintenance, capital repairs and NDS funds should be allocated.

2.2

This decision supports Aims 1, 2 and 5 - maximising life opportunities; stewardship of the environment; and improving services - of the Corporate Strategy by ensuring that Property Services meet the needs of headteachers, children and the wider community; by ensuring the built estate is well-maintained and provides an environment in which people want to live and by consulting headteachers and focusing on their needs in order that good-quality services are delivered from well-maintained and developed buildings.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

None.

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