NOTICE OF MEETING

Meeting CABINET

Date and Time MONDAY 27 JUNE 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 23 May 2005.

3. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

4. DEPUTATIONS

5. SOCIAL SERVICES SUPPORT TO HAMBANTOTA, SRI LANKA
(Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Director of Social Services outlining the benefits of the support given to Hambantota, Sir Lanka following the Tsunami that struck in December 2004.

6. CORPORATE PERFORMANCE REPORT - 2004/05 FULL YEAR RESULTS
(Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Chief Executive setting out the 2004/05 full year performance results.

7. BEST VALUE REVIEW PROGRAMME (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Chief Executive setting out the County Council's Best Value review programme for 2005/06.

8. FINAL ACCOUNTS 2004/05 (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer setting out the final accounts for the last financial year.

9. ANNUAL EFFICIENCY STATEMENT (AES): BACKWARD LOOK 2004/05

(Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer seeking ratification of the statement submitted to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister which reviews efficiency improvements during the last financial year.

10. USE OF ADDITIONAL INCOME FROM REDUCING THE COUNCIL TAX DISCOUNT OF SECOND HOMES - PROGRESS REPORT (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer providing an update on discussions with Hampshire district councils in relation to the use of additional income from reducing the council tax discount on second homes in the relevant district council area.

11. COUNCIL TAXPAYERS' ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE 2005/06 BUDGET
(Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer detailing the enquiries and complaints received about the County Council's council tax and budget for 2005/06.

12. HOME COMPUTER INITIATIVE (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the County Treasurer summarising progress on the home computer initiative, including the proposed financial arrangements for acquiring the equipment and software.

13. COMMUNITY SAFETY SERVICE - PROGRESS REPORT AND OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services detailing the impact of the pilot teams of Accredited Community Safety Officers (ASCOs) and operational issues arising from their first five months of operation.

14. ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Director of Environment detailing progress on the 2004/05 action plan and the proposed action plan for 2005/06.

15. LOCAL TRANSPORT PLAN 2006-11 (Report herewith)

To consider a report of the Director of Environment seeking agreement to recommend the Local Transport Plan for the period 2006-11 to the County Council for approval.

1. EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

RECOMMENDATION:

That, by virtue of the paragraphs shown 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 items:

Item 17 - Paragraphs 7 and 9
Item 18 - Paragraphs 8, 9 and 10
Item 19 - Paragraph 9

17. SOUTH HAMPSHIRE RAPID TRANSIT (PHASE 1): DRAFT FUNDING PROPOSAL TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT (Report herewith)

To consider a confidential report of the Director of Environment setting out the draft funding proposal for the South Hampshire Rapid Transit Scheme (Phase 1).

18. LANDFILL ALLOWANCE TRADING SCHEME (Report herewith)

To consider a confidential report of the Director of Environment and County Treasurer on the Landfill Allowance Trading scheme.

19. REDEVELOPMENT OF ASHBURTON COURT, WINCHESTER (Report herewith)

To consider the confidential report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services detailing progress with the project to redevelop the County Council's Ashburton Court building.

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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.