NOTICE OF MEETING

Meeting CABINET

Date and Time MONDAY 28 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 11 February 2005.

3. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

4. DEPUTATIONS

5. CORPORATE BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Director of Environment seeking approval to the Corporate Biodiversity Action Plan for implementation by Departments.

6. DEVOLVING DECISION MAKING: A CONSULTATION ON REGIONAL FUNDING ALLOCATIONS (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Director of Environment and the County Treasurer on a Government consultation on its proposals to improve decision-making by establishing clearer assumptions on funding for regional transport, housing and economic development.

7. CALCULATION OF REQUIREMENTS TO GENERATE EFFICIENCY SAVINGS (Report herewith)

Further to the last meeting of the Cabinet, to consider a report of the County Treasurer on the calculation of requirements to generate efficiency improvements.

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.