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Decision Maker: Director of Economy Transport & Environment
Decision published: 18/03/2020
Effective from: 04/02/2020
Decision:
That a traffic order be implemented in
accordance with the relevant sections of the Road Traffic
Regulation Act 1984, the effects of which will be to revoke the 26
tonnes weight limit imposed in 2016 following the recent
replacement of the bridge.
Lead officer: Adrian Gray
Decision Maker: Director of Economy Transport & Environment
Decision published: 06/03/2020
Effective from: 06/02/2020
Decision:
1. That the Director approves the details of
the Invincible Road scheme, as set out in this paper.
2. That the Director gives approval to procure, spend and enter
into necessary contractual arrangements to implement this scheme,
at a total estimated cost of £228,700, to be funded by Local
Growth Fund from the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise
Partnership.
3. That the Director gives approval to enter into the necessary
deed for dedication of the road as highway for the use of the
public and adoption of the road as publicly maintainable.
Lead officer: James Laver
Decision Maker: Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 16/12/2019
Decision:
To introduce a seasonal structure for daily
parking charges at Country Parks, with higher charges in peak
months (April – September), and lower charges in off-peak
months (October – March). This is to come into effect from 1
March 2020, with the exception of River Hamble Country Park, which
will change its charging structure in line with the installation of
the new car parking system (estimated 22 April 2020).
Lead officer: John Tickle
Decision Maker: Director of Culture, Communities and Business Services
Decision published: 05/02/2020
Effective from: 16/12/2019
Decision:
1.1. To increase the daily admission and
annual membership prices from 1 March 2020 as set out in the
Decision Record
Lead officer: John Tickle
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 03/02/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 11/02/2020
Decision:
Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive regarding the allocation of Executive Functions from 1 April 2020.
The recommendations in the report were agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 03/02/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 11/02/2020
Decision:
Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive and Head of Law and Governance providing a regular update on performance against the Serving Hampshire Strategic Plan.
In introducing the report the performance highlights in appendix two were drawn to Cabinet’s attention and it was noted that the report validated high performance in the context of significant financial pressure. The report’s outcomes were welcomed and it was recognised that the County Council’s performance was a significant factor in the ability to attract and retain high quality employees.
The recommendations in the report were agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 03/02/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 11/02/2020
Decision:
Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Transformation and Governance regarding the County Council’s insurance strategy.
It was confirmed that the strategy would be subject to regular review and noted that a minor update to the County Council’s financial regulations was recommended. Cabinet welcomed the report and in particular noted the value for money approach to insurance adopted by the County Council.
The recommendations in the report were agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 03/02/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 11/02/2020
Decision:
Cabinet considered a report of the Chief Executive regarding details of the continuing support by Hampshire County Council for children’s services in West Sussex County Council.
The context in which Hampshire County Council had been appointed as an improvement partner was outlined to Cabinet who supported the work that was underway. It was recognised that this both supported West Sussex County Council and was also of benefit to Hampshire staff who were able to broaden their experience.
The recommendations in the report were agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.
To consider the recommendation to the County
Council for the revenue budget, precept and council tax for 2020/21
for the County Council to determine.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 03/02/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 11/02/2020
Decision:
Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Corporate Resources regarding the Revenue Budget and Precept 2020/21.
The report was introduced and key elements highlighted, including the use of winter maintenance budgets, the position of the HC3S trading operation, revisions to the 2019/20 budget relating to Ash dieback, rural broadband, climate change and the invest in Hampshire fund. The potential impact of changes to the national living wage were drawn to Cabinet’s attention, as was the reserves strategy.
With the agreement of the Chairman, Councillor House addressed Cabinet, questioning the strategy of service reduction to deal with reduced levels of government grant. He proposed greater investment in strategic land for long term benefit and growing the use of volunteers to support community facilities such as libraries.
Cabinet noted that many of the services delivered by the County Council were statutorily required and therefore the budget setting strategy was based around fulfilling these responsibilities. The prudence and success of the reserves strategy was recognised and it was noted that resources were available to purchase land where suitable opportunities arose. The sold services strategy was credited with spreading overheads, retaining skilled capacity and maintaining the Council’s overall scale.
It was confirmed that all alternative proposals relating to changes to the library service would be considered on conclusion of the public consultation. Cabinet welcomed the high level of public interest and engagement with the consultation process.
Additional funding for highway maintenance was welcomed, as was £2million assigned to tackling the climate change emergency. With regards to the introduction of climate change impact assessments on decision reports, it was explained and agreed that the County Council needed a robust and measurable approach, using a baseline of carbon emissions and resilience. Developing this would give the basis for an assessment tool that could be used by officers preparing decision reports in order to meaningfully recognise the impact on climate change of any proposed decisions. Cabinet acknowledged that to carry out this work properly would take some time and therefore that it was anticipated the climate change impact assessments would be introduced to reports during the 2020/21 municipal year.
The recommendations in the report were agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.
This report sets out for approval the proposed
capital programme for 2020/21 to 2022/23. The report collates the
service capital programmes prepared by Executive
Members based on the existing cash limit guidelines for the locally
resourced programme, together with schemes
funded by Government grants and other external sources.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 03/02/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 11/02/2020
Decision:
Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Corporate Resources regarding the Capital Programme 2020/21 – 2022/23.
The report was introduced and alongside some specific projects, the scale of the overall programme was highlighted to and welcomed by Cabinet.
With the agreement of the Chairman, Councillor Porter addressed Cabinet, querying the development of former HCC care homes and raising questions about nitrate neutrality and environmental standards in school construction.
It was confirmed that best practice was being retained in school design within budgetary constraints. The agricultural policies relating to nitrates was set out and it was confirmed that there was ongoing investment in Adult Social Care provision.
The recommendations in the report were agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 03/02/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 03/02/2020
Effective from: 11/02/2020
Decision:
Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Children’s Services regarding proposals for the revised arrangements for the Corporate Parenting Board .
It was highlighted to Cabinet that the recommendations came in the light of the Ofsted inspection and sought to expand the reach and scope of the Board.
With the agreement of the Chairman, Councillor Porter addressed Cabinet, welcoming the proposals and stressing the overall importance of the corporate parenting function.
Cabinet welcomed the report and acknowledged in particular the corporate parenting responsibility of all Councillors.
The recommendations in the report were agreed. A decision record is attached to these minutes.