Archived decisions

Hampshire County Council Amended Decision Sheet

Executive Member for Policy and Resources Item 3 f

19 July 2006

Hosepipe Ban and Drought Orders

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

Contact: Steve Hall Ext: 7771 email: [email protected]

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

    1. That the position regarding potential water restrictions/Drought Order is monitored and a contingency plan be produced should a Level 3 Drought Order be introduced.

    2. That the situation regarding water shortages in the South East be raised by the Leader through the Local Government Association (LGA).

2

Reason(s)

2.1

To identify the impact on County Council services should water restrictions be introduced in Hampshire and how these should be addressed.

2.1

This decision supports Aim 2 of the Corporate Strategy - stewardship of the environment - by managing water resources and responding to water restrictions if required.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

None.

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1

Not applicable

5

Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee

5.1

Not applicable

6

Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent

6.1

Not applicable

Approved by:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor T K Thornber