Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

1. The decision:

a) That the building designs for the 25 projects within Phase III of the Children's Centres Strategy at an estimated total cost of £10,739,604 (including fees of £1,580,103) be approved on the understanding that accommodation requirements at a site in Yateley be satisfactorily resolved.


b) That the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services (Strategic Manager - Assets and Development) be authorised to enter into appropriate planning agreements, and legal agreements related to the establishment of centres sited on land either not owned by the County Council or affected by third party interests, and to settle terms relating to such agreements.

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2. Reason(s) for the decision:

2.1. The proposals will maximise wellbeing, enhance the quality of place and make Hampshire safer and more secure for all by providing specialist Children's Centre facilities throughout Hampshire.

3. Conflicts of interest:

3.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker: none

3.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted: none

4. Other options considered and rejected:

4.1 None. The building proposals for the development of the 25 Phase III Children's Centres within Hampshire forms part of the Government's national strategy to develop 3,500 Sure Start Children's Centres across the country, in order to achieve the objectives set out in the `Every Child Matters' Government Programme.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee: none.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent: not applicable.

7. Statement from the Decision Maker: