Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage Item 12

17 November 2005

Bursledon Library

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That the Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage approves the design project appraisal for Bursledon Library scheme at an estimated cost of £303,000, excluding fees.

2

Reasons

2.1

To enable a modern local library facility which will provide an estimated 8,000 catchment population, along with an enlarged community building.

2.2

This decision supports Aims 1 and 5 of the Corporate Strategy by providing a new modern local library service for Bursledon and improved community facilities.

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 M Snaith