Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

1. The decision:

a) That approval be given to the selection of a shortlist of offers as set out in the report.

b) That, following further analysis, approval be given to the sale of approximately 1.89 hectares (4.67 acres) of land at the western end of Warblington School, Havant, to a preferred purchaser from the shortlist, and the Director of Property Business and Regulatory Services (Strategic Manager - Assets and Development) be authorised to select this party and settle the detailed terms and conditions of the sale.

c) That, in the event that the preferred purchaser does not proceed, the Director of Property Business and Regulatory Services (Strategic Manager - Assets and Development) continues discussions and seeks to conclude a sale with one of the other interested parties from the shortlist.

d) That the resulting funds from the disposal be used to improve sports facilities at Warblington School and an environmental area for Fairfield Infant School.

2. Reason for the decision:

2.1. The site was declared surplus to County Council requirements by the Executive Member for Policy and Resources on 12 March 2008 and it was agreed that a further report detailing the results of the marketing exercise be reported back at the appropriate time.

2.2. The proposals for reinvestment of the capital receipt will maximise wellbeing by providing improved sport and leisure facilities for community use, and help make Hampshire safer and more secure for all by providing a new safer route to schools.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Retention of the site until market conditions improve further.

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: