Hampshire County Council

Executive Member Policy and Resources Item

10 April 2003

Outcome of Best Value Review of Regulatory Services

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decision is sought:

That the outcome of the Best Value Review of Regulatory Services which has been led by the Policy and Resources Policy Review Committee is implemented as recommended in the attached standard summary document and detailed in the Improvement Plan.

2

Reason(s)

2.1

The Best Value Review was carried out in accordance with the County Council's five year review programme. Future progress with the improvement plan will be monitored annually by the Policy and Resources Policy Review Committee and reported to the public and auditors through the annual Best Value Performance Plan.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

Full details of the options considered by the Policy and Resources Policy Review Committee are contained in the reports at the meetings held on 16 January 2003 and 27 March 2003.

4

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

4.1

None

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

Not applicable

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor T K Thornber