Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item 3b

16 June 2006

Swanwick Lodge Secure Unit, Swanwick

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

1. That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approves the scheme

at the Swanwick Lodge Secure Centre, at an estimated cost of up to

£766,000, excluding fees.

2. That, subject to confirmation from the DfES of additional funding of

£458,260 (plus fees) further refurbishment works be completed at Swanwick

Lodge.

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 T K Thornber