NOTICE OF MEETING

Meeting CABINET

Date and Time FRIDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2005 AT 10.30AM

Place THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,

THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

Telephone enquiries to MRS D. A. VAUGHAN

(01962) 841841 ext 7330

e-mail: [email protected]

Peter C B Robertson LLB Solicitor

Chief Executive

The Castle Winchester SO23 8UJ

AGENDA

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 24 January 2005.

3. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

4. DEPUTATIONS

5. REVENUE BUDGET AND PRECEPT 2005/06 (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer which proposes the recommendations to County Council on the 2005/06 revenue budget and the council tax, based on the budget guidelines approved by Cabinet on 13 December 2004.

6. CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2005/06 TO 2008/09 (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer on the proposed Capital Programme for 2005/06 to 2008/09 based on the guidelines approved by Cabinet on 13 December 2004.

7. BALANCE OF FUNDING REVIEW - PROGRESS (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer summarising the progress of the Inquiry into Local Government Funding and suggesting a response to the Inquiry's request for views. In addition, the report details how proposals for a combination of local taxes might work following publication of a paper by the Local Government Association.

8. GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON THREE-YEAR REVENUE AND CAPITAL SETTLEMENTS (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer summarising the proposals outlined in a consultation paper published by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, to introduce three-year revenue and capital settlements for local authorities in 2006/07.

9. FRAMEWORK FOR DELIVERING EFFICIENCY SAVINGS (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer and Chief Executive giving an initial view on the recently issued Government framework for delivering efficiency savings in local services.

This agenda is also available on the County Council's website (click on www.hants.gov.uk/decisions) and can be provided on request in large print or Braille or on disk. Contact details as shown above.

County Councillors attending as appointed members of this Committee or by virtue of Standing Order 17.5; or with the concurrence of the Chairman in connection with their duties as members of the Council or as a local County Councillor qualify for travelling expenses.