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Contact: John Rees-Evans, Head of Economic Development, ext: 6381, email: [email protected]

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision(s) are sought:

(a) That the Leader of the Council respond to the South East England Development Agency's Consultation Draft for the new Regional Economic Strategy (2006 - 2016) on behalf of the Council, by the deadline of 17^th February 2006

(b) That the response be based on the discussion and recommendations set out in the report attached, subject to the views of the Cabinet

(c) That the response be in the form of a letter from the Leader, setting out the views of the Cabinet, together with detailed answers to the Consultation questions posed and the Council's priorities

2. Reason

2.1.1 The Regional Economic Strategy has significant influence on the allocation of Government funds in Hampshire

2.1.2 It is important to influence the priorities set out by SEEDA in order to meet the Corporate aim of `achieving economic prosperity'

3. Other options considered and rejected

3.1 Not to respond would lead to lack of influence by the Council in key regional policies

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, CBE