Contact: Jon Pittam (01962) 847400; email: [email protected], Keith Kerslake (01962) 847317; [email protected]

1 Summary

1.1 This report presents a proposal for producing a joint council tax leaflet with Hampshire Police Authority, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority and Hampshire district councils. The aim is to reduce the cost and improve the way the County Council communicates with council taxpayers.

1.2 The following decisions were made:

1.3 (a) That the Cabinet indicates whether it wishes the County Council to
continue to progress the development of a joint council tax leaflet with
other authorities in Hampshire for 2007/08

(b) That following the introduction of the new style leaflet, consumer feedback be monitored

2 Reason

2.1 The proposal presents an opportunity to make a small saving in cost and improve public perceptions of the County Council and other public services by demonstrating successful partnership working, improved communication and efficiency.

2.2 Consideration of the report supports the corporate strategy in making decisions on the council tax leaflet publicising the budget which provides funding for:

· Hampshire safer and more secure for all

· maximising well being

· enhancing our quality of place.

3 Other options considered and rejected:

3.1 Not applicable

4 Conflicts of interest declared by the decision maker or a member or officer 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: ................................... ... Date: .........................

Councillor T K Thornber, CBE