Decisions made

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Decisions published

11/04/2019 - Application to upgrade Fawley Footpath 26 to a bridleway ref: 1066    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services

Decision published: 25/04/2019

Effective from: 11/04/2019

Decision:

1.1. This is an application, made by a member of the public in 2008, under Section 53 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. The application seeks to upgrade Fawley Footpath 26 (FP26) to a bridleway.

1.2. It is considered that the evidence reviewed is sufficient for it to be inferred that, on the balance of probabilities, the public has acquired bridleway rights over FP26. It is therefore recommended that an Order be made to record the route as a public bridleway.

Lead officer: Jonathan Woods


08/04/2019 - Norman Gate School – Capacity increase ref: 1057    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Decision published: 10/04/2019

Effective from: 08/04/2019

Decision:

1.1. That unconditional approval be given to the following proposal; published by Hampshire County Council under Section 19 (1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006:
To make a prescribed alteration to NORMAN GATE SCHOOL, Vigo Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1JZ (category of schools – Special) by increasing the capacity of the school, with effect from 1 September 2019.

Lead officer: Peter Colenutt


08/04/2019 - Strategic Land Programme – Manydown Phase 2 promotion ref: 1056    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services

Decision published: 09/04/2019

Effective from: 08/04/2019

Decision:

1.1. That JDK Strategy Ltd be commissioned to provide development advice and commercial guidance in relation to Phase 2 development of Manydown.
1.2. The commission value is up to a maximum of £14,000

Lead officer: Steve Clow


08/04/2019 - Brexit preparedness update – report number 2 ref: 1116    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 08/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 08/04/2019

Effective from: 16/04/2019

Decision:

Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive regarding the County Council’s preparations for Brexit.

 

The report was set out to Cabinet and it was explained that the situation continued to evolve at a national level and that the risk of the UK leaving the European Union without an exit deal remained.

 

Members commended the contingency and planning work that had been done in the context of the uncertainty. Particular concerns around traffic and access to the port of Portsmouth were raised and it was noted that the work being undertaken on the A31 would have wider benefits for traffic management regardless of Brexit.

 

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. The decision record is attached to these minutes.


08/04/2019 - Local Industrial Strategies ref: 1114    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 08/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 08/04/2019

Effective from: 16/04/2019

Decision:

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Environment, Transport and Economy regarding local industrial strategies.

 

The report was introduced and it was confirmed that the it was government policy for each Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to develop a local industrial strategy, which amounts to a long term economic vision for the future. The key considerations being taken into account were outlined and it was detailed how this also connected with the Vision for Hampshire 2050 Commission of Inquiry. It was confirmed that both of the LEPs in the Hampshire area had indicated their support for the report.

 

Cabinet welcomed the report and expressed their support for the proposal that the two LEPs work together to ensure Hampshire wide co-ordination.

 

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. The decision record is attached to these minutes.


08/04/2019 - Systems Resilience and Delayed Transfers of Care ref: 1115    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 08/04/2019 - Cabinet

Decision published: 08/04/2019

Effective from: 16/04/2019

Decision:

[Councillor Reid declared a personal interest as the County Council’s representative on Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust]

 

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Adults’ Health and Care regarding systems resilience and delayed transfers of care.

 

The report was introduced and the performance improvements were highlighted, in particular a 75 percent reduction in the delayed transfers of care. This was as a result of sustained effort to ensure systems flowed smoothly.

 

Cabinet members welcomed the performance improvements and recognised the need to continue to drive this forward. The benefit to the wider healthcare system was noted as the increase in capacity had enabled elective surgery programmes to be fully maintained. Further patient health benefits of having shorter stays in acute healthcare settings were also detailed.

 

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. The decision record is attached to these minutes.