Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Policy and Resources Item

20 January 2005

Mental Health Supported Capital Expenditure (Revenue) 2004/05

Report of the Director of Social Services

Contact: Graham Collingridge
01962 847277 [email protected]

    1. Summary

1.1 The use of Mental Health Supported Capital Expenditure (SCE) will allow the County Council to meet the capital costs of its responsibilities under the Mental Health National Service Framework and the national drugs and alcohol strategies. The following decisions are sought:

    1. That the capital programme cash limit for 2004/05 be increased by £111,721 in respect of Mental Health Supported Capital Expenditure (Revenue)

    2. That agreement be given, in principle, to the use of the powers under Section 28BB NHS Act 1997 where this would promote the cost effective and efficient use of funds

    2. Reason

    This decision supports Aims 1, 4, and 5 of the Corporate Strategy, Maximising Life Opportunities, Building Strong and Safe Communities, and Improving Services, by enabling capital projects in mental health and substance misuse services, agreed in conjunction with statutory and voluntary sector partners.

    3. Other Options considered and rejected

    None

    4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive member consulted
    None

    5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee
    None

    6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent
    Not applicable

Approved by: Date: 20 January 2005

Councillor T.K. Thornber, CBE