Decisions made

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Decisions published

03/02/2025 - Creation of Public Footpath Rights in the Parish of Upper Clatford ref: 4052    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Universal Services

Decision published: 06/02/2025

Effective from: 03/02/2025

Decision:

This is a proposal for the creation by order of public footpath rights in Upper Clatford, under Section 26 of the Highways Act 1980. The proposed footpath will be 1.5 metres wide, commencing at a junction with Upper Clatford BOAT 16 at Point A, to a junction with Upper Clatford Footpath 702 at Point D.

A plan of proposed footpath is shown on the accompanying plan attached.

Lead officer: Jonathan Woods


13/01/2025 - Consultation re Specialist Secure Welfare Children’s Home Stubbington ref: 4051    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Hampshire 2050

Decision published: 06/02/2025

Effective from: 13/01/2025

Decision:

1. To engage in a public consultation with targeted stakeholder engagement relating to the proposed closure of Stubbington Study Centre as the site is needed for an alternative purpose.
2. To agree in principle the decision-making approach and associated timescales as set out in the exempt report dated 13 January 2025.
3. To confirm approval of all critical documentation as set out in the exempt report dated 13 January 2025.
4. To note risks and benefits associated with the project and endorse the proposed approach to key issues as set out in the exempt report dated 13 January 2025.

Lead officer: Gary Westbrook


31/01/2025 - Project Appraisal - Winchester City Centre North-South Active Travel Improvements ref: 4050    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Universal Services

Decision published: 04/02/2025

Effective from: 31/01/2025

Decision:

1. That the Director of Universal Services approves the Project Appraisal for Winchester City Centre North-South Active Travel Improvements, as set out in this report.
2. That the Director of Universal Services gives approval to procure, spend and enter into necessary contractual arrangements, in consultation with the Head of Legal Services, to implement this scheme, at a total estimated cost of £331,000 to be funded from Department for Transport Active Travel Fund (ATF).
3. That the Director of Universal Services and the Head of Legal Services progress, enter into, and secure all appropriate licences, agreements, consents, rights, permissions and easements necessary to enable the works to be undertaken on land owned by third parties.

Lead officer: Patrick Blogg


31/01/2025 - Project Appraisal - Hampshire Bikeshare Scheme Totton and Gosport ref: 4049    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Universal Services

Decision published: 04/02/2025

Effective from: 31/01/2025

Decision:

1. That the Director of Universal Services approves the addition of the Hampshire Bikeshare (Totton & Gosport) Scheme to the capital programme at a value of £238,592 to be funded by Solent Future Transport Zone.
2. That the Director of Universal Services approves the Project Appraisal for Hampshire Bikeshare (Totton & Gosport) Scheme as outlined in the supporting report.
3. That the Director of Universal Services gives approval to spend and enter into necessary contractual arrangements, in consultation with the Head of Legal Services, to implement this scheme for an initial period of two years with the option to extend for a further eight years, at a total estimated cost of £238,592, to be funded by an allocation from the Solent Future Transport Zone.
4. That the Director of Universal Services and the Head of Legal Services progress orders, notices, statutory procedures and secure and enter into all appropriate agreements, licences, consents, permissions, rights or easements necessary to enable implementation of the scheme.

Lead officer: Patrick Blogg


04/02/2025 - Audit Committee Terms of Reference ref: 4054    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 04/02/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/02/2025

Effective from: 15/02/2025


04/02/2025 - Review of Contract Standing Orders ref: 4055    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 04/02/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/02/2025

Effective from: 15/02/2025


04/02/2025 - Annual Report of the Director of Public Health 2024-2025 ref: 4053    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 04/02/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/02/2025

Effective from: 15/02/2025


04/02/2025 - Revised Corporate Complaints Policy ref: 4056    Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Made at meeting: 04/02/2025 - Cabinet

Decision published: 04/02/2025

Effective from: 15/02/2025


23/12/2024 - On-Street Parking Charges ref: 4048    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Universal Services

Decision published: 31/01/2025

Effective from: 23/12/2024

Decision:

That the County Council’s on-street parking charges for ‘pay and display’ parking are amended following increases applied by the district and borough councils of Eastleigh, Gosport, New Forest and Winchester to their off-street car park tariffs.

Lead officer: Adrian Gray


28/01/2025 - Annual Review of the Policy for the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 ref: 4045    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Director of Universal Services regarding the County Council’s updated Policy in relation to the use of covert investigative techniques as required annually under the Codes of Practice issued by the Home Office associated with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act.

Decision Maker: Executive Lead Member for Universal Services

Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Executive Lead Member for Universal Services Decision Day & Executive Member for Highways and Waste Decision Day

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 05/02/2025


28/01/2025 - Property Services Asset Decisions ref: 4046    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Director of Universal Services regarding a number of formal transactions relating to Hampshire County Council owned or occupied assets.

Decision Maker: Executive Lead Member for Universal Services

Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Executive Lead Member for Universal Services Decision Day & Executive Member for Highways and Waste Decision Day

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 05/02/2025


28/01/2025 - Lane Rental Scheme Development ref: 4047    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Director of Universal Services regarding the proposed project to implement a Lane Rental (LR) Scheme for strategic elements of the highway maintained by the County Council.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Highways and Waste

Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Executive Lead Member for Universal Services Decision Day & Executive Member for Highways and Waste Decision Day

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 05/02/2025


28/01/2025 - Reroofing and Thermal Improvement Programme ref: 4043    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Director of Universal Services regarding the reroofing and thermal improvement works at Bursledon Junior School, Fleet Infant School, Gomer Infant School, Kings School, Kingsclere Primary School and Wootey Infant School.

Decision Maker: Executive Lead Member for Universal Services

Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Executive Lead Member for Universal Services Decision Day & Executive Member for Highways and Waste Decision Day

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 05/02/2025

Divisions affected: Alton Town; Fleet Town; Hamble; Leesland & Town; Whitchurch & The Cleres; Winchester Westgate;


28/01/2025 - Project Appraisal: SCOLA Recladding at Hamble School, Warblington School and Butts Primary School ref: 4042    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Director of Universal Services regarding the ‘SCOLA recladding’ of Hamble School, Warblington School and Butts Primary School.

Decision Maker: Executive Lead Member for Universal Services

Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Executive Lead Member for Universal Services Decision Day & Executive Member for Highways and Waste Decision Day

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 05/02/2025

Divisions affected: Alton Town; Hamble; North East Havant; North West Havant;


28/01/2025 - Botley Bypass - Award of Construction Contract ref: 4044    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Director of Universal Services regarding entering into the necessary contractual arrangement with ‘Milestone Infrastructure’ to enable Botley Bypass to progress into the construction phase.

Decision Maker: Executive Lead Member for Universal Services

Made at meeting: 28/01/2025 - Executive Lead Member for Universal Services Decision Day & Executive Member for Highways and Waste Decision Day

Decision published: 28/01/2025

Effective from: 05/02/2025


23/01/2025 - Manydown Garden Communities Business Plan and Budget for 2025/26 ref: 4039    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services Decision Day

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 04/02/2025


23/01/2025 - Local Nature Recovery Strategy ref: 4037    Recommendations Approved

Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services Decision Day

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 04/02/2025


23/01/2025 - 2025/26 Revenue Budget Report for Corporate Services ref: 4036    Recommendations Approved

Proposals for the 2025/26 revenue budget for Corporate Services.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services Decision Day

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 04/02/2025


23/01/2025 - County Supplies Warehouse Lease Renewal ref: 4041    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Director of Hampshire 2050 regarding the taking of a new 10-year fully repairing and insuring lease in respect of the County Supplies warehouse in Winchester to allow the continued occupation by the service.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services Decision Day

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 04/02/2025


23/01/2025 - Hampshire Prosperity Partnership Board ref: 4038    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Director of Hampshire 2050 regarding - tbc

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services Decision Day

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 04/02/2025


23/01/2025 - 2025/26 Revenue Budget, Savings & Capital Programme Report for Hampshire 2050 ref: 4035    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Director of Corporate Operations regarding - tbc

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services Decision Day

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 04/02/2025


23/01/2025 - Havant Extra Care – Project Update ref: 4040    Recommendations Approved

To consider a report of the Director of Hampshire 2050 regarding authority to use, and to procure a Registered Provider (and any consortium partner) to, design, develop and operate an Extra Care Housing scheme on County Council owned land at Dunsbury Way, Leigh Park, Havant.

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services

Made at meeting: 23/01/2025 - Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services Decision Day

Decision published: 27/01/2025

Effective from: 04/02/2025

Divisions affected: North East Havant;


09/12/2024 - Project Appraisal - ATF Tranche 2 Brookley Road Brockenhurst ref: 4034    Recommendations Approved

Decision Maker: Director of Universal Services

Decision published: 24/01/2025

Effective from: 09/12/2024

Decision:

1. That the Director of Universal Services approves the Project Appraisal for Active Travel Fund (ATF) Tranche 2 Brookley Road, Brockenhurst, as set out in this report.
2. That the Director of Universal Services approves an increase in value of the approved Capital Programme from £69,000 to £280,000, to be funded by Active Travel Fund Tranche 2, New Forest National Park Authority
(NFNPA), Brockenhurst Parish Council and Hampshire County Council Integrated Transport Block (ITB) fund.
3. That the Director of Universal Services gives approval to procure, spend and enter into necessary contractual arrangements, in consultation with the Head of Legal Services, to implement this scheme.
4. That the Director of Universal Services and the Head of Legal Services progress orders, notices, statutory procedures and secure and enter into all appropriate agreements, licences, consents, permissions, rights or
easements necessary to enable implementation of the scheme.

Lead officer: Patrick Blogg