Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item

19 July 2006

Greatham Primary School, Liss

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That, subject to the views of the Executive Member for Education, the design project appraisal for an extension to provide additional permanent teaching accommodation, at an estimated cost of up to £695,000, excluding fees, be approved.

2

Reason

2.1

To provide additional teaching accommodation, thus facilitating removal from site of existing temporary teaching accommodation, as part of the County Council's NDS Modernisation programme.

2.2

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

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need 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

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