Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Education

21 July 2006

Major Projects Status Report

Report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

The following decisions are sought:

1.1

That the additional works and funding at Costello Technology College, Basingstoke and Waterside Primary School, Hythe be approved.

1.2

That the overall position of the major capital projects being undertaken by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services be approved.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To provide enhanced school accommodation and facilities.

2.2

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

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

The need of the school 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

Not applicable

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 D A Kirk

Executive Member for Education