Hampshire County Council Item 2 A

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

29 June 2007

Bay House School, Alverstoke, Gosport

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That approval be given to the scheme at Bay House School, Alverstoke, Gosport, at an estimated cost of £2,500,000, excluding fees.

2

Reason

2.1

To improve facilities for sixth formers in the Gosport area by providing a dedicated centre for vocational and technological courses.

2.2

The proposed scheme will maximise wellbeing and enhance the quality of place for users by providing additional purpose-built sixth form facilities.

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 report 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