Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item

6 December 2005

Trosnant Infant and Junior School campus, Leigh Park, Havant

Trospacc full day-care provision

Report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That, subject to the views of the Buildings, Land and Procurement Panel and the Executive Member for Education, approval be given to the project appraisal for the Trospacc full-day care provision scheme at an estimated cost of up to £585,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To provide a purpose-built full-day care provision to act as a hub for services for children and families in line with the requirements of the strategy under Every Child Matters, in an area which is located within one (but serving two) of Hampshire's 20% most disadvantages areas.

2.2

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

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need 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