Hampshire County Council

Executive Member, Policy & Resources Item

31 October 2006

Land at Glen Road, Swanwick adjacent to Swanwick Lodge Secure Unit

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

(Summary of an EXEMPT decision)

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to acceptance of an offer for the sale of 0.4 hectares (1 acre) of land following demolition of redundant buildings at the Swanwick Lodge Secure Unit, Swanwick, Hampshire, as set out in the report with the Director of Property Business & Regulatory Services (Head of Estates) being authorised to determine the purchaser and settle detailed terms and conditions.

2

Reason

2.1

To finance improved facilities at Swanwick Lodge Secure Unit, enhancing the quality of the environment for the community and users of the facility.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

Retention of an oversized site for Swanwick Lodge Secure Unit.

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

None

6

Reason 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