Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item 2f

31 October 2006

Revenue and Capital Repairs 2006/07 - six monthly review

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval is given to:

1. The proposed change in professional fee allocation within the capital repairs programme.

2. The proposed additions to the Capital Repairs/NDS programmes as detailed in paragraph 6.1.

3. New fire alarms and upgraded emergency lighting being installed at Linden House, Lymington; Cherry Orchard, Andover; Newman Bassett, Basingstoke; Nightingale Lodge, Romsey; Cornerways, Kings Worthy; Bulmer House, Petersfield and Cranleigh Paddock, Lyndhurst.

4. Either a risk assessed set of minor improvements to the structural fire precaution measures at Stocklands be progressed or the fire alarm and emergency lighting is upgraded subject to the decision on future provision.

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Reason(s)

2.1

To ensure that the resources for repairs are used in accordance with the Property Strategy and to maximise value for money.

2.2

The allocation of resources for repairs/improvements to the Council's estate, including fire safety, will enhance the quality of the built estate and improve the safety of building users.

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