Archived decisions

Decision Maker:

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Date of Decision:

29 January 2009

Decision Title:

Winchester Cathedral - Support to the Improvement of the Existing Education Facilities

Decision Reference:

480

Report From:

Acting Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

Contact name:

Steve Clow

Tel:

01962 847858

Email:

steve. [email protected]

1) Summary

The following decisions are proposed:

1.1 That the proposals for improving the existing Education Centre and education experience at the Cathedral be supported.

1.2 That a grant of £280,000 to the Winchester Cathedral Trust be approved on the understanding that the grant may be used to discharge existing liabilities but the primary purpose will be to support the improvement of the Education facilities. This financial contribution will be funded from under spending in 2007/08, earmarked for this purpose.

1.3 That design advice and professional services be offered to the Cathedral at no cost to assist them to undertake and complete a building feasibility study for the Education Centre project.

1.4 That following completion of a building feasibility study, a review be undertaken by the Acting Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services concerning the next steps involved in assisting the Cathedral realise its future ambitions.

2) Reasons for the decision

2.1. These proposals will maximise well being and enhance our quality of place by significantly improving the existing Education Centre and education experience at Winchester Cathedral for the benefit of all Hampshire school children.

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. To not assist Winchester Cathedral in the manner described in the report is not an option because it would not be in the best long term interests of Hampshire residents and school children.

4) Conflicts of Interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker:

None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted:

None

5) Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

None

6) Any reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent :

None

7) Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

29 January 2009

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Councillor T K Thornber