Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council

Executive Member - Policy and Resources

17 February 2005

Older People - Developing the prevention agenda

Joint report of the Head of Corporate and Legal Services and County Manager, Older People (Strategy)

Item 10

Contacts: Jeff Pattison, ext 7321, email [email protected]

Claire Foreman, ext 7127, email [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decisions are sought:

1.2 That the Executive Member for Policy and Resources agree to the establishment of a dedicated corporate Older People's Prevention Team on the basis set out in this report.

1.3 That the costs of the team of up to £200,000 to be met 50% by increased budget provision in 2005/06 and future years of £100,000 with another £100,000 met by external income and secondments from other departments within existing budgets and that the establishment costs of the Chief Executive's Department be increased accordingly.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 1 (Maximising Life Opportunities), Aim 4 (Building Safe and Strong Communities) and Aim 5 (Improving Services) of the Corporate Strategy by providing improved public services to Older People in Hampshire.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Taking no action.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T K Thornber