CABINET

MONDAY, 25 FEBRUARY 2002 AT 10.30 A.M.

THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,

THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

MR M SHERWOOD

7332

1. MINUTES (Copy herewith)

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 11 February 2002.

2. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

3. IMPACT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER (Report to follow)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive and the County Treasurer on the implications for the County Council of the Government White Paper "Strong Local Leadership - Quality Public Services".

4. PLANNING : DELIVERING A FUNDAMENTAL CHANGE - THE PLANNING GREEN PAPER (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Planning Officer on a proposed response to the Planning Green Paper "Planning : Delivering a Fundamental Change".

5. A SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK : PUBLIC CONSULTATION
(Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Planning Officer on a proposed response to the Countryside Agency paper "A South Downs National Park : Consultation Report".

6. HAMPSHIRE PARKING STRATEGY AND STANDARDS (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Surveyor seeking approval to the adoption of the Hampshire Parking Strategy and Standards document as Supplementary Planning Guidance to the County Structure Plan 1996-2011 (Review).

7. SOUTH HAMPSHIRE ECONOMIC STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN
(Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Head of Economic Development seeking approval to the adoption of the South Hampshire Economic Strategy and Action Plan and to the principle of participation by the County Council within an economic development forum for South West Hampshire and Southampton.

8. HEALTH REVIEW AND SCRUTINY (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive and Director of Social Services relating to the County Council's power of overview and scrutiny of health and NHS services and proposals for a response to the Department of Health Consultation Paper "Local Authority Health Overview and Scrutiny".

9. COUNTY COUNCIL'S RESPONSE TO A CONSULTATION PAPER ON PARISH AND TOWN COUNCILS (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive on a proposed response to a consultation paper on how principal authorities should work closely in partnership with parish and town councils.

10. DISTRICT AUDITOR'S MANAGEMENT LETTER 2000/01 (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive on the main findings of the District Auditor's Management Letter in relation to the audit of accounts for 2000/01.

11. EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

RECOMMENDATION:

That, by virtue of Paragraph 1 of Part I of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for consideration of the following item.

12. RATIONALISING THE COUNTY COUNCIL'S STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: THE ENVIRONMENT GROUPING (Report herewith)

To consider the confidential report of the Chief Executive on proposals for rationalising the County Council's strategic management with regard to the Environment Grouping.

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County Councillors attending as appointed members of this committee/sub-committee/panel or by virtue of Standing Order 17.5; or with the concurrence of the Chairman in connection with their duties as members of the Council or as a local County Councillor qualify for travelling expenses.