Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Policy and Resources Item 8

14 September 2006

Basing House, Grange Farm

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to:

1. The completion of detailed proposals for the options for enhancing the visitor experience at Grange Farm.

2. The submission of a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund and any other relevant funding sources to carry out the restoration and revitalisation of the Basing House site.

3. Continuing discussions with other potential funding partners, including Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council.

2

Reasons

2.1

This decision will allow increased public access, awareness and interpretation of this historical site with entertainment and educational benefit to adults and children, and provide for the repair and/or restoration of the historic buildings and structures on site and improve the surrounding environment.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

None

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 T K Thornber