Agenda and minutes

To receive any apologies for absence.

All Cabinet Members were present and no apologies were noted.

All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code.  Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.

Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Personal interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting

The minutes of the meeting held on 15 March 2022 were reviewed and agreed.

To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.

The Chairman gave congratulations on behalf of the Cabinet to Emma Noyce the Assistant Director for Culture and Information Services, on being awarded the British Empire Medal as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Honours, in recognition of the role she and her team played in ensuring public libraries continued to play a role supporting communities throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

The Chairman highlighted that it was Armed Forces Week and a flag raising ceremony had taken place the day before to demonstrate the County Council’s support for the armed forces. He thanked Cllr Joy and Cllr Withers who had been involved in organising associated events.

To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.

No deputations were received at this meeting.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive regarding the County Council’s continuing recovery activities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive regarding the County Council’s continuing recovery activities resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on working towards economic recovery.

An overview of the report was given. It was reported that an updated prospectus for the County Deal was expected to be presented to Cabinet in July. The Leader commented that this timing would allow for feedback from District Council Leaders. He thanked the previous Leader for the work undertaken on the County Deal to date.

It was also noted that it was proposed to stand down the Local Outbreak Engagement Board (LOEB). The Leader thanked all staff for their hard work during the pandemic period. The Executive Member for Adult Services and Public Health noted that the LOEB could be resurrected in future if there was need.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision

record is attached to these minutes.

To consider a report of the Director of Adults’ Health and Care updating Cabinet on the key activities undertaken across the health and social care system to maintain system resilience in the discharge of people from hospital settings.

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Adults’ Health and Care regarding the key activities undertaken across the health and social care system in the past year to maintain system resilience in the discharge of people from hospital settings.

An overview of the report was given. It was reported that while average length of stay in hospital had reduced, individuals often had a higher level of need that needed supporting when they came out. While historically the health and care system experienced increased pressure in the Winter period, the system was increasingly under pressure year round.

It was noted that national funding to support hospital discharge had been received during the pandemic but this would not be continuing. Conversations were taking place with the NHS locally on the use of other budgets to continue to support the good work that had been established.

The Leader expressed thanks to the teams that had worked closely with NHS colleagues to help support discharge during the pandemic.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision

record is attached to these minutes.

To consider a report of the Director of Economy, Transport and Environment recommending an update to the Hampshire Minerals & Waste Development Scheme.

Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Economy, Transport and

Environment regarding an update to the Hampshire Minerals & Waste Development Scheme.

It was reported that a timetable for a partial update of the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan had previously been agreed by County Council in February 2021. A number of reasons had caused a delay including a number of government consultations on related policy areas, and it was now proposed to revise this timetable. The revised timetable included an opportunity for public consultation on the Draft Plan Partial Update towards the end of 2022.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision

record is attached to these minutes.

To consider a report of the Chief Executive regarding revisions to Executive portfolios and consequential changes to Select Committee functions.

Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive regarding the revised Executive Portfolios and consequential changes to Select Committee Functions.

The Leader commented on the changes to Executive portfolios including strengthening the importance of economic development and including Inclusion and Diversity within the portfolio of the Executive Member leading on Human Resources.

The recommendations in the report were considered and agreed. A decision

record is attached to these minutes.