Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Policy and Resources ITEM 2 D

29 June 2007

Major Projects Update:

_ Ashburton Court

_ Everest Community College

_ Children's Centres

_ Winchester Discovery Centre

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval be given to:

1 The progress with the Ashburton Court project

2. The progress with the Everest Community College which is due to open at the start of the new school year in September 2007.

3. The proposals for the provision of Children's Centres within Hampshire.

4. The Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services being authorised to negotiate terms and enter into appropriate property transaction legal agreements to meet the implementation of the approved Children's Centres programme.

5. The Chief executive be authorised to enter into any planning legal agreements required as part of the implementation of the approved Children's Centres Programme.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

The completion of these major projects will enhance the quality of place for residents in Hampshire and users of the respective buildings (the new Everest Community College and Winchester Discovery Centre).

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

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor T K Thornber

Executive Member for Policy and Resources