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Decision Maker: Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services
Decision published: 07/01/2019
Effective from: 03/12/2018
Decision:
Hampshire County Council, in its capacity as
Commons Registration Authority (‘CRA’) for Hampshire,
has received an application from the owners of Folly Cottage, North
Warnborough, under Schedule 2 Paragraph 6 of the Commons Act 2006,
for the deregistration of a building and land forming part of their
property. The application asserts that, at the time of first
registration, part of the common known as Warnborough Green (now
recorded on the register as CL 108), was covered by a building, and
land falling within the curtilage of that building (see location
map for details).
Following a consideration of the application and the evidence
provided in its support, and having had regard to all consultation
responses, it is considered that the requested amendment should be
made to the commons register.
Lead officer: Harry Goodchild
Decision Maker: Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services
Decision published: 13/12/2018
Effective from: 12/12/2018
Decision:
1.1 Lockswood Library will temporarily close
from Friday 28th December to Monday 11th February 2019 inclusive to
undergo a £30,000 refurbishment, becoming a modern, versatile
space for customers.
1.2 A summary of the works is provided below:
• Changes to the layout, replacement carpets and re-
decoration
• Introduction of self-service technology kiosks for
customers to quickly and easily borrow and return
items
• New mobile shelving will enable the space to be
used more flexibly for children’s activities, events
and
learning
• Replacement furniture and equipment to some areas
of the Library
• Improved facilities within the children’s
Library
Lead officer: Nicola Horsey
Decision Maker: Director of Economy Transport & Environment
Decision published: 13/12/2018
Effective from: 13/12/2018
Decision:
That the details of the M27 Junction 10
initial enabling planting works, (Package C) as set out in this
paper be approved.
That approval be given to procure, spend and enter into necessary
contractual arrangements to implement this scheme, at a total
estimated cost of up to £95,000 to be funded from the Capital
Programme.
Lead officer: Heather Walmsley
Decision Maker: Director of Economy Transport & Environment
Decision published: 13/12/2018
Effective from: 13/12/2018
Decision:
That the details of the M27 Junction 10
initial ecological clearance works, (Package B) as set out in this
paper be approved.
That approval be given to procure, spend and enter into necessary
contractual arrangements to implement this scheme, at a total
estimated cost of up to £249,000 to be funded from the
Capital Programme.
Lead officer: Heather Walmsley
Decision Maker: Director of Economy Transport & Environment
Decision published: 13/12/2018
Effective from: 13/12/2018
Decision:
That the details of the M27 Junction 10
initial ecological enabling works, (Package A) as set out in this
paper be approved.
That approval be given to procure, spend and enter into necessary
contractual arrangements to implement this scheme, at a total
estimated cost of up to £180,000 to be funded from the
Capital Programme.
Lead officer: Heather Walmsley
Decision Maker: Director of Corporate Resources
Decision published: 12/12/2018
Effective from: 12/12/2018
Decision:
Hampshire Pension Fund’s cash balances
will be invested in accordance with the approved decision sheet for
Hampshire Pension Fund – Cash Investments. This has been
prepared with the advice of the County Council’s Treasury
Management adviser, Arlingclose Ltd, and in accordance with the
Annual Investment Strategy 2018/19.
Lead officer: Carolyn Williamson
Decision Maker: Director of Corporate Resources
Decision published: 12/12/2018
Effective from: 12/12/2018
Decision:
Hampshire County Council’s cash balances
will be invested in accordance with the approved decision sheet for
Hampshire County Council – Cash Investments. This has been
prepared with the advice of the County Council’s Treasury
Management adviser, Arlingclose Ltd, and in accordance with the
Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2018/19.
Lead officer: Carolyn Williamson
Decision Maker: Director of Corporate Resources
Decision published: 10/12/2018
Effective from: 04/12/2018
Decision:
Hampshire Pension Fund’s cash balances
will be invested in accordance with the approved decision sheet for
Hampshire Pension Fund – Cash Investments. This has been
prepared with the advice of the County Council’s Treasury
Management adviser, Arlingclose Ltd, and in accordance with the
Annual Investment Strategy 2018/19.
Lead officer: Carolyn Williamson
Decision Maker: Director of Corporate Resources
Decision published: 10/12/2018
Effective from: 04/12/2018
Decision:
Hampshire County Council’s cash balances
will be invested in accordance with the approved decision sheet for
Hampshire County Council – Cash Investments. This has been
prepared with the advice of the County Council’s Treasury
Management adviser, Arlingclose Ltd, and in accordance with the
Treasury Management Strategy Statement 2018/19
Lead officer: Carolyn Williamson
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/12/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 10/12/2018
Effective from: 18/12/2018
Decision:
Cabinet received a report of the Chief Executive regarding the potential impact on the County Council’s resources and services of Brexit.
It was noted that this report focussed specifically on the issues facing the County Council. The Leader reported that he had personally attended a number of meetings about the impact on local government as a whole and acknowledged that the situation was fast moving. An assurance of support to complete any residency requirements was given to the c. 300 EU nationals employed by the County Council. The Leader also recognised the potential impact on traffic through the port of Portsmouth in particular, on trading standards and confirmed that he was seeking reassurance that EU related income to Hampshire through grants and the Common Agricultural Policy would be replaced following Brexit.
The Chief Executive introduced the content of the report, highlighting three key themes of: general preparation, resilience in the event of there being no Brexit deal and the workforce implications.
With the agreement of the Chairman, Councillor Collett addressed Cabinet. Thanking officers for the report and welcoming the Leader’s reassurances around EU funding, he cited his own positive experience of European co-operation and explained why he would like to debate the issue in Full Council. .
With the agreement of the Chairman, Councillor House addressed Cabinet. He expressed disappointment that the report did not consider wider implications of Brexit on the County. He noted that by February the process of agreeing a Brexit deal would be further advanced.
It was confirmed that the remit of the report had been to evaluate the impact on Council services, however it also highlighted the extent of work undertaken at a regional and national level. The section of the report setting out the next steps, including reference to the wider economic impact and the proposal for a Hampshire Conference was drawn to Cabinet’s attention. The work and preparations of the local resilience forum was outlined, particularly in the areas of travel, services, information and data sharing and public disorder.
Cabinet agreed that as a body, the County Council was responsible for its own service delivery and therefore it was correct that the report focussed on the potential impact on the delivery of those services. It was reported that opportunities for investment in Hampshire were being explored on an ongoing basis. It was confirmed that the Council motion would be considered at the next meeting of Cabinet and that the respective mover and seconder of the motion would be given an opportunity to speak.
The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. The decision record is attached.
To consider a report of the Director of Corporate Resources regarding a financial update covering second quarter monitoring for the current year and setting the framework for the 2019/20 budget setting process.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/12/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 10/12/2018
Effective from: 18/12/2018
Decision:
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Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/12/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 10/12/2018
Effective from: 18/12/2018
Decision:
Cabinet received a report presenting the annual report of the Director of Public Health.
It was confirmed that it was a statutory duty of the Director of Public Health to prepare an annual report. This particular report focussed on the importance of place to health.
With the agreement of the Chairman, Councillor House addressed Cabinet. Welcoming an interesting report with useful statistics, he questioned the impact of austerity on public health and the relationship with other Council services.
The Executive Member for Public Health assured Cabinet that the public health team worked in close partnership with all County Council departments to ensure the maximisation of service delivery. Furthermore that details of all of the different ways in which public health was engaged with County Council activities would require a separate report. Cabinet acknowledged that this was reflective of the cross departmental approach to service delivery across the organisation and cited a number of examples.
The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. The decision record is attached.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/12/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 10/12/2018
Effective from: 18/12/2018
Decision:
Cabinet received a report of the Director of Adults’ Health and Care regarding the Extra Care housing programme.
In introducing the report, the programme was outlined and it was noted that a further benefit had been the significant revenue savings achieved through the improvement of facilities.
Cabinet applauded the quality of the care and the facilities and recognised the positive impact on people’s lives.
The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. The decision record is attached.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/12/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 10/12/2018
Effective from: 18/12/2018
Decision:
Cabinet received a report of the Director of Adults’ Health and Care regarding the Hampshire County Strategy Group for Community Safety
The basis and development of the County Strategy Group was set out for Cabinet and it was heard that the outcomes and work of the Group had been reported in a number of different forums, including to the Policy and Resources Select Committee.
The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. The decision record is attached.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/12/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 10/12/2018
Effective from: 18/12/2018
Decision:
Cabinet received a report of the Chief Executive setting out the 2018/19 Q2 Performance Report.
The report was introduced with particular reference to the approach to performance analysis and the methodology. Key performance points were highlighted to Cabinet.
Cabinet noted the high level of performance reported across a number of key areas/ They acknowledged the transition from internal to external sources of measuring performance and the consequential independent validation of the data.
The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. The decision record is attached.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 10/12/2018 - Cabinet
Decision published: 10/12/2018
Effective from: 18/12/2018
Decision:
Cabinet received a report of the Chief Executive providing an update on the Transformation to 2019 Programme.
The report was introduced and it was highlighted that progress against the savings targets was good and on target. Cabinet were advised that the on-boarding of the three London Boroughs (Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith and Fulham) to the Council’s successful shared service arrangements, was delivered on time and on budget at the beginning of December. The Digital and Productivity programmes had also been successfully implemented across the County Council. With reference to the Transformation to 2021 programme, the importance of completing the current programme was stressed, in order to ensure there would not be a savings legacy to carry forward.
Cabinet welcomed the report and noted the impact of both an ageing population and of increasing numbers of children in care on the pressures being faced by the County Council. It was recognised that Hampshire’s ability to retain capacity had enabled it to deliver programmes such as Digital to achieve savings.
The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. The decision record is attached.
This report outlines proposed changes to
Homelessness Support Services that would achieve £1.8m
savings whilst maintaining services that provide support for the
most vulnerable homeless people who are sleeping rough or at risk
of sleeping rough.
Decision Maker: Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health
Made at meeting: 05/12/2018 - Executive Member for Adult Social Care and Health Decision Day
Decision published: 06/12/2018
Effective from: 14/12/2018
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Decision Maker: Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services
Decision published: 05/12/2018
Effective from: 29/11/2018
Decision:
That the proposed transactions under
£25,000 per annum for rental values and £25,000 for
capital values be approved.
Lead officer: Tony Davison
Decision Maker: Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services
Decision published: 05/12/2018
Effective from: 29/11/2018
Decision:
The proposed transactions between
£100,000 per annum and £250,000 for capital values as
shown in the schedule, be approved.
Lead officer: Felicity Roe
Decision Maker: Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services
Decision published: 04/12/2018
Effective from: 04/12/2018
Decision:
1.1. That an Order to divert part of Alton
Footpath 49, made under Section 119 Highways Act is made by
Countryside Access Group Manager.
Lead officer: Tara Pothecary
Decision Maker: Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services
Decision published: 04/12/2018
Effective from: 04/12/2018
Decision:
2.1. Authority for the making of an initial
order was given through delegated powers on 26th February 2018.
However, after the order was made on 5th April 2018, and
subsequently advertised, the applicant was not in agreement with
alignment of the proposed route shown on the Order plan.
2.2. The proposed route will have a 2.5 metre wide grass track,
which is post and rail fenced on one side, hedging on the
other.
2.3. The plan attached shows a revised route that has been agreed
with the applicant.
Lead officer: Tara Pothecary
Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services
Decision published: 03/12/2018
Effective from: 14/11/2018
Decision:
To make a prescribed alteration to CALTHORPE
PARK SCHOOL, Upper Hitches Lane, Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 5JA
(category of schools – community) by enlarging the premises
of the schools, with effect from 1 September 2021.
Lead officer: Peter Colenutt