COUNTY COUNCIL - CABINET/LEADER - 16 MAY 2002

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL IN 2001

1. Since 1997 the Council has received an annual review of the previous year's progress and achievements across the whole range of the County Council's services. The Cabinet has now examined the sixth report of this type which confirms that the County Council has continued effectively to undertake its main task of delivering quality services in line with its key corporate aims, whilst at the same time responding to the massive challenge of constitutional change and a plethora of new Government initiatives. It is important in this context to note that this judgement of the County Council's effectiveness is not based upon self assessment but on a series of external affirmations, including the District Auditor's management letter, and the Best Value user satisfaction survey.

2. The attached Appendix 1 lists some of the achievements throughout County Council departments. Although the appendix highlights individual items, the tremendous volume of activity which constitutes the day to day delivery of services should not be forgotten and the staff have been congratulated on their sterling efforts in working hard to maintain standards and produce service improvements. The original report to Cabinet on this matter has been circulated to Hampshire Members of Parliament.

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