CABINET

TUESDAY, 27 MAY 2003 AT 9.00 A.M.

THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,

THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

MR M SHERWOOD

7332

1 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or a personal prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare their personal interest and having regard to the circumstances described in paragraphs 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the County Council's Code of Conduct, consider whether to leave the meeting whilst the matter is discussed. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

2 MINUTES (Copy herewith)

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 28 April 2003.

3 CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

4 BUDGET PLANNING 2004/05 AND 2005/06 (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Treasurer outlining the main elements of the 2004/05 and 2005/06 financial forecasts and the particular impact on the schools budget for 2004/05 as grant reductions occur.

5 COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT (CPA) - NEXT STEPS (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive recommending a response to the recommendations made by the Audit Commission and reporting the development of a Comprehensive Performance Assessment framework by the Audit Commission.

6 NATIONAL PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - RESULTS AND TARGETS (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive on performance issues which will form the basis for reporting in the annual performance plan.

7 MONITORING THE LOCAL PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT
(Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive updating the Cabinet on the arrangements for monitoring the County Council's local Public Service Agreement and the progress being made.

8 PARTIAL EXEMPTIONS - IMPACT ON THE COUNTY COUNCIL'S ABILITY TO RECOVER VAT (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Treasurer concerning issues that will have a direct effect on the County Council's ability to continue to recover all the VAT it incurs.

9 "SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES : BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE" - STATEMENT BY THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Chief Executive recommending that the Deputy Prime Minister be informed that the County Council welcomes the investment aspects of the proposals, but raises concerns over the impact of the proposals on Hampshire.

10 WASTE MANAGEMENT : HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRES - THE FUTURE (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the Director of Environment recommending a programme of action to enhance the household waste recycling network in Hampshire in accordance with the Hampshire Natural Resources Management Initiative.

11 SCHOOL TERM AND HOLIDAY DATES 2004/05 (Report herewith)

To consider the report of the County Education Officer to the Executive Member for Education on May 22, and the recommendation seeking approval to school term and holiday dates for 2004/05.

12 EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

RECOMMENDATION:

That by virtue of the paragraphs shown below of Part 1 Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 the press and public be excluded from the meeting.

Item 13 - Paragraphs 7 and 9
Item 14 - Paragraph 9
Item 15 - Paragraph 9

13 SOUTH HAMPSHIRE RAPID TRANSIT PHASE I - PROCUREMENT REVIEW (Report herewith)

To consider the confidential report of the Director of Environment and the County Treasurer.

14 CORPORATE PROCUREMENT ISSUES (Report herewith)

To consider the confidential report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services concerning procurement management and arrangements associated with the employment of agency staff.

15 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS FOR MAJOR CAPITAL PROJECTS (Report herewith)

To consider the confidential report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services concerning issues to provide capacity and assist the County Council in implementing its major schemes and programmes of work.

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