Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Children's Services

25 May 2006

Swanwick Lodge Secure Unit, Swanwick

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 advises the Executive Member for Policy and Resources that the scheme at the Swanwick Lodge Secure Centre, at an estimated cost of up to £766,000, excluding fees, be approved.

2

Reason

2.1

To provide a joint-use area for staff training and the counselling of the families of young people housed at Swanwick Lodge Secure Unit, separate from the Secure Unit accommodation, additional ancillary spaces/offices required by the operational Unit and a more satisfactory and secure perimeter to the Secure Unit.

2.2

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

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