Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

5 April 2007

Kings Copse Primary School, Hedge End

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approves the design project appraisal for the scheme at Kings Copse Primary School, Hedge End, at an estimated cost of £4,519,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason

2.1

To create a one-form entry primary school to replace the existing school on the Kings Copse site in Hedge End.

2.2

The provision of a new one-form entry primary school with visual impairment resource provision unit will maximise wellbeing and enhance the quality of place for 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

Executive Member for Policy and Resources