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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

Decision Maker:

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Date of Decision:

23 July 2009

Decision Title:

Temporary Classrooms - various sites

Decision Reference:

821

Report From:

Director of Children's Services

Contact name:

Peter Colenutt

Tel:

01962 846157

Email:

[email protected]

1. The decision:

1.1 That the approval of the Executive Member for Policy and Resources be given for new temporary classrooms at:

    · Bransgore Primary, SCITT (School Centred Initial Teacher Training) - it is recommended that a planning application be submitted for the siting of a temporary unit until August 2014.

    · Rachel Madocks School, Cowplain - it is recommended that that a planning application for the siting of a temporary unit until August 2011.

1.2 That approval be given for the application of planning renewals until 31 August 2014, for temporary classrooms to be located on the following sites:

      a) Dove House Special School, Basingstoke - double classroom

      b) Forest Education Centre, Dibden Purlieu - single classroom

      c) Hiltingbury Junior, Chandlers Ford - single classroom

      d) Kings Furlong Infant, Basingstoke - single classroom

      e) Lord Wilson Special, Sarisbury Green - single classroom

      f) Netley Abbey Junior, Southampton - double classroom

      g) Petersfield Infant - single classroom and toilet

      h) Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary, Southampton - single classroom

      i) Tadley Primary - single classroom

      j) The Crescent Primary, Eastleigh - triple classroom

      k) Wallop Primary - nursery/playgroup: single classroom

      l) Westfield Junior, Yateley - single classroom and toilets

      m) Wildern Secondary, Hedge End - double classroom

      n) Yateley Secondary - single classroom

2. Reason(s) for the decision:

2.1. This decision supports each of the corporate priorities by ensuring that pupils are adequately accommodated until permanent accommodation is available.

2.2. The Executive Member for Children's Services will consider the proposals at his meeting on 22 July 2009. In accordance with normal procedures approval from the Executive Member for Policy and Resources is sought to the two new applications listed in 1.1 and for submission of renewal of planning applications for the sites listed in paragraph 1.2.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Not to provide temporary accommodation - this is not feasible given the forecast number of pupils on roll at the schools and Forest Education Centre.

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

7. Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

23 July 2009

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Councillor TK Thornber, CBE