Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Education Item

19 January 2006

Woolton Hill Junior School, Woolton Hill

Report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That the Executive Member for Education approves the design project appraisal for the works at the Woolton Hill Junior School, at an estimated cost of up to £231,000 excluding fees.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To provide a library facility, external teaching areas and an internal hall storage area.

2.2

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

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need of the school 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 D Kirk

Executive Member Education