Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Recreation and Heritage Item 2

17 May 2007

Restoration and improvements to access: King John's Castle, Odiham

Report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage

Contact: Phil Allen Tel 01256 844214 e-mail: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the project outlined in this report, costing £490,000, of which £60,000 will be provided from Recreation and Heritage funds, be supported by the Executive Member for Recreation and Heritage.

2. Reason

2.1 Works are proposed to arrest the physical decline of the castle walls, provide better and safer access to the grounds and the internal part of the castle, to improve the access by canal boat, and to provide interpretation and education opportunities in the grounds and locally.

2.2 This decision supports the Hampshire County Council Corporate Priorities of :

· Hampshire safer and more secure for all

· Maximising wellbeing

· Enhancing our quality of place

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected.

- to make no improvements.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted.

None.

5. Dispensation by the Standards Committee

Not applicable.

6. Reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent. Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

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Councillor Mrs. M. Snaith