Archived decisions

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1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

That Cabinet agrees:

(a) in the context of the clear professional conclusion of the Director of Children's Services that the proposal to locate a new primary school on part of the Whiteley recreation ground is in the best interests of the children in the Whiteley community, Hampshire County Council calls upon Winchester City Council to consider its response to these proposals in the context of the City Council's duty to co-operate in delivering improved outcomes for children;

(b) that an approach therefore be made to Winchester City Council requesting the sale of land at Whiteley recreation ground for construction of the new school, the approximate site of which is shown on Drawing No. A/10/695/A, attached as Appendix 6;

(c) to make a grant of up to £1.438m from the 2006/07 Children's Services capital programme to the Diocese of Portsmouth as a contribution towards the cost of a new voluntary aided school in Whiteley;

(d) that an equivalent area of amenity open space to that lost to the school buildings and circulation areas be offered to the City Council from the County Council's land at Leafy Lane;

(e) that the Director of Property Business and Regulatory Services be given delegated authority to settle detailed terms and conditions for any land transfers and access rights, including minor adjustments to site boundaries as required;

(f) that the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services be instructed to proceed with the design and to prepare a planning submission for the land owned by Winchester City Council


(g) that the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services negotiate further with Winchester City Council on the implications of proceeding and report back to the Cabinet

2. Reason

2.1 To make a decision about the location of a new primary school in Whiteley to support the corporate aims of maximising life opportunities, building strong and safe communities and improving services.

3. Other options considered and rejected

3.1 No suitable sites for a new primary school other than that recommended in the report are available within Whiteley. The alternative of not building a new school would be inconsistent with the wishes of the Whiteley community made clear in the local consultation carried out in 2005.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted - none.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - not applicable.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE