Hampshire County Council

Cabinet Item 12

25 June 2007

Data Centre and Financial Issues (Summary of EXEMPT decision)

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services and
County Treasurer

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to:

1. Include the new Data Centre in the scope of the refurbishment work for Ashburton Court at the level of costs indicated in the exempt report.

2. Commit the funding from temporary prudential borrowing and match it against a proportion of the capital receipt to come from the disposal of `Carfax' in Winchester.

3. The use of prudential borrowing to the level indicated in the exempt report to increase the scope of the repairs and fit out works to facilitate increasing further the number of people to be located in the building, which can be funded from savings achieved by relinquishing leasehold office accommodation.

2

Reason

2.1

The completion of Ashburton Court will enhance the quality of place for all users of the building and improve the environment of Winchester.

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