Archived decisions
AT A MEETING of the CABINET of HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL held at The Castle, Winchester on Tuesday, 11 September 2001.
PRESENT:
Councillors: T.K. Thornber, CBE (in the Chair); D.G. Allen; K.B. Estlin; Felicity Hindson; D.A. Kirk; J. Waddington; J.K. West
1 INTRODUCTION BY CHAIRMAN
An introductory statement on the role and relationships within the Cabinet by the Chairman is set out as Appendix 1 to these Minutes.
2 RATIONALISING THE COUNTY COUNCIL'S STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT - RECREATION AND HERITAGE
The Cabinet considered the report of the Chief Executive (Item 1 in the Minute Book) seeking confirmation of Shadow Cabinet proposals for rationalising the County Council's strategic management in the Recreation and Heritage area.
After a full discussion the Cabinet approved the proposals as set out in the report and a copy of the relevant decision sheet is set out as Appendix 2 to these Minutes.
3 CORPORATE BEST VALUE TEAM
The Cabinet considered the report of the Chief Executive (Item 2 in the Minute Book) seeking confirmation of Shadow Cabinet proposals for consolidating the performance management and quality assurance function within the Policy Unit of the Chief Executive's Department. The Cabinet approved the proposals as set out in the report and a copy of the relevant decision sheet is set out as Appendix 3 to these Minutes
4 DRAFT STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 2000/01
The Cabinet considered the report of the County Treasurer (Item 3 in the Minute Book) on the draft Statement of Accounts 2000/01. The Cabinet approved the proposals as set out in the report and a copy of the relevant decision sheet is set out as Appendix 4 to these Minutes. Accordingly a recommendation to the Council was made that the Statement of Accounts for 2000/01 be adopted.
5 ST BEDE C OF E SCHOOL, WINCHESTER
The Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services (Item 4 in the Minute Book) on issues with regard to St Bede C of E School, Winchester which had been flooded in December 2000.
Councillor Mrs. P.G. Peskett, the local Member, attended and spoke in support of the recommendations set out in the report.
The Cabinet noted the cost, and uncertainties in terms of land acquisition, associated with the option of building a new school on a different site. Members also attached considerable strategic importance to retaining the School in a central city location. In conclusion, the Cabinet approved the proposals as set out in the report and a copy of the relevant decision sheet is set out as Appendix 5 to these Minutes.
6 EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC
By virtue of paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public were excluded from the meeting during consideration of the matters contained in Minute 7 below.
7 RATIONALISING THE COUNTY COUNCIL'S STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT - RECREATION AND HERITAGE - PERSONNEL ISSUES
Pursuant to Minute 2, the Cabinet considered detailed personnel issues in respect of the rationalisation of the County Council's strategic management in the Recreation and Heritage area and authorised the Chief Executive and the County Planning Officer, in consultation with the Executive Members for Environment and Recreation and Heritage to take any necessary action.
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