Archived decisions
CABINET
MONDAY, 26 JULY 2004 AT 10.30 AM
THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT, THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER
MR M SHERWOOD
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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 to follow)
To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 20 July 2004.
3. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS
4. LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE SETTLEMENTS 2003/04 AND 2004/05 - GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON AMENDMENTS (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the County Treasurer on a proposed response to the Government's consultation on the Amending Reports for 2003/04 and 2004/05.
5. CAPITAL AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the County Treasurer and the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services seeking approval to the updated Capital Strategy and recommending the County Council to approve the draft Annual Investment Strategy for 2004/05.
6. REVIEW OF THE CAPITAL PROGRAMME (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the County Treasurer and the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services on proposals for revising the Capital Programme for 2004/05 to 2007/08 in the light of an increase of £3m in forecast capital receipts in 2005/06, and the outcome of a number of feasibility studies.
7. SCHOOLS FUNDING 2005/06 AND DEDICATED SCHOOLS BUDGET
(Report to follow)
To consider the report of the County Treasurer on the Government's plans for school funding, and the Dedicated Schools Budget.
8. SPENDING REVIEW 2004 (Oral Report)
The County Treasurer will give a short oral presentation to the Cabinet on the Spending Review 2004.
9. ANNUAL INTERNAL AUDIT OPINION 2003/04 (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the County Treasurer on the Internal Audit report and Assurance Statement for 2003/04.
10. THE EQUALITY STANDARD FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT
(Report herewith)
To consider the report of the Acting County Personnel and Training Officer on the proposed plan for progress through the levels of the Equality Standard for Local Government, and related matters.
11. LOCAL PUBLIC SERVICE AGREEMENT SECOND GENERATION
(Report herewith)
To consider the report of the Chief Executive seeking Cabinet endorsement to a draft framework document as the basis for developing a local public service agreement for Hampshire.
12. PROGRESS WITH THE HAMPSHIRE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMME (RESPONSE TO COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT) (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the Chief Executive on progress with the Hampshire Improvement Programme.
13. HAMPSHIRE'S INNOVATION FORUM PROJECT (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the Chief Executive on a new project currently being developed jointly between the National Health Service and the County Council to promote the well-being of frail older people and reduce their need for emergency services.
14. HAMPSHIRE STRATEGY FOR EDUCATION (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the County Education Officer seeking approval, for publication of "Maximising Life Opportunities through Education", the County Council's Strategy for Education.
15. ACCREDITED COMMUNITY SAFETY OFFICERS (Report herewith)
To consider the report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services outlining progress on a number of issues relating to the development of the Accredited Community Safety Officer scheme.
16. EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC
RECOMMENDATION:
That, by virtue of paragraph 1 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for consideration of the following item.
17. REVIEW OF LEASED CAR SCHEME IN PAY AND BENEFITS REVIEW (Report to follow)
To consider the confidential report of the County Treasurer on the review of the leased car scheme in the pay and benefits review.
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