Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

1. The decision:

1.1. That this report be noted.

1.2. A project group be established involving full stakeholder representation to develop plans for future community provision, reporting to the Deputy Director of Children's Services.

1.3. A further report be submitted to the Executive Lead Member for Children's Services when the strategy for Building Schools for the Future (BSF) in the Rushmoor and Bordon area is confirmed detailing the proposal for educational and community use of the Oak Farm Community School site.

1.4. That Cabinet acknowledge the likely need for partnership funding to maintain community use of the Oak Farm Community school site following closure pending implementation of the BSF strategy for the area.

2. Reason(s) for the decision:

2.1. On 27 April 2009 the Cabinet approved the closure of Oak Farm Community School with effect from 31 August 2011 and that there be no admissions to Year 7 in September 2010. In addition the Cabinet re-affirmed its commitment to continuing use of the Oak Farm Community School site for educational and community purposes.

2.2. It is necessary to develop a community engagement plan where the overall strategy for BSF can be discussed as well as specific issues surrounding the future community use of the Oak Farm site. Initial discussions have taken place with key stakeholders and further meetings will be held to discuss and agree how provision will continue to operate on the site post August 2011

3. Other options considered and rejected: None

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: