Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Children's Services

25 May 2006

Mill Hill Early Years Centre, Waterlooville

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

1.2

That the Executive Member for Children's Services approves the internal refurbishment project at the Mill Hill Early Years Centre, at an estimated cost of up to £248,064, excluding fees.

2

Reason

2.1

To allow the administrative elements of the provision to relocate into one area of the building and to improve space and access for services directly accessed by families.

2.2

This decision supports Aim 1 and 5 of the Corporate Strategy by providing improved facilities which will benefit all users of the centre.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need of the family centre for the facilities in question has been identified as a priority and the works set out in the report 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

None.

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 F Hindson