Hampshire County Council Item 2 E

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

28 January 2008

Major Projects Update:

_ Ashburton Court

_ Children's Centres

_ Merton Rise

_ Carfax Site

Report by the Acting Director

of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources approves:

1 funding the Sherborne Road kickabout works (£110,000) to support the development of the Merton Rise Phase 2 proposals using either developer payments or part of the Merton Rise Infrastructure Works budget (with a subsequent recharge following phase 2 sales);


2 the Acting Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services working jointly with MACE/Construction Futures establish the opportunities for the redevelopment of the Carfax site, Gladstone Street, Winchester, and prepare a business case for the preferred development strategy and report back to the Building, Land and Procurement Panel.

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.

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