Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Education Item

19 January 2006

Wildern Secondary School, Hedge End

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 advises the Executive Member for Policy and Resources that the design project appraisal for the works at Wildern Secondary School, at an estimated cost of up to £702,000 excluding fees, be approved.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To provide a purpose-built lecture hall for interactive teaching of Information and Communication Technologies for community use.

2.2

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

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