Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Policy and Resources Item 3 (11)

13 June, 2002

Financial Contributions Towards Community Strategies

Report of Chief Executive

Contact: Kelvin Ridout - Ext: 7356

1. Summary

The following decision is sought:

1.1. That a policy be established whereby the Chief Executive and County Treasurer are authorised, in consultation with the Leader, to agree appropriate sums towards the cost of producing the eleven Community Strategy documents for Hampshire as required by the Local Government Act 2000.

1.2. That this be funded from the County Council's Community Development budget.

2. Reason

2.1. A statutory duty has been imposed on principal local authorities to produce Community Strategies with the aim of improving the social, economic and environmental well-being of the area. Eleven such strategies are currently being prepared by a range of partners with the County Council as principal participant.

2.2. As a result of its key involvement it is proposed that the County Council make a contribution to the district councils in Hampshire who are involved in administering such plans. Such a policy could be implemented by the Chief Executive and County Treasurer in consultation with the Leader of the County Council.

3. Other options considered and rejected

Not applicable.

4. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer consulted

Not applicable.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

Not applicable.

Approved by .......................................... Date .......................................

5dR470502