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          POLICY AND RESOURCES POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE

    THURSDAY, 1 FEBRUARY 2007 AT 10.00 A.M.

    THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,

    THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

    COLIN HINXMAN

    7343

email: [email protected]

PART 1 - PROCEDURAL ITEMS

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive any apologies for absence

2. 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.

3. MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 4 December 2006.

4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

To receive any communications the Chairman may have for this meeting.

PART 2 - ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

5. REVENUE BUDGET AND CAPITAL PROGRAMME 2007/08, 2008/09 AND 2009/10

To consider, and offer advice to Cabinet on, the County Council's revenue budget and capital programme for 2007/08 and subsequent years. The five budget reports have already been circulated as follows:

    · Adult Social Care - as agreed by Executive Member on 19 January

    · Children's Services - as agreed by Executive Member on 18 January

    · Environment - as agreed by Executive Member on 16 January

    · Recreation and Heritage - as agreed by Executive Member on 18 January

    · Policy and Resources - going to the Leader on 25 January

    These reports were all circulated to Members in advance in order to give them ample opportunity to read them. Please bring your copies with you to the meeting.

    There is one amendment - an updated version of the Children's Services decision sheet which corrects a recommendation 4 from that set out on the version previously circulated. A copy of the amended document is attached.

    PART 3 - WORK PROGRAMME

6. YOUNG CARERS' BUDGET

To consider a briefing note by the County Treasurer in response to questions raised at the last meeting.

7. FURNITURE REPLACEMENT

To consider the report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services in response to questions raised in the context of Ashburton Court by the Committee at their last meeting.

8. INSURANCE ARRANGEMENTS

To consider the report of the Chief Executive reviewing the County Council's policy of self-insurance.

9. REPORTS FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION

To note that it is proposed to bring forward reports on subjects of interest identified by the Committee as set out below:

    · IT costs and contracts - April, 2007.

    · Consultants - April 2007

    · White Paper, Strong and Prosperous Communities : Community Call for Action : Scoping and Next Steps - April 2007

    · Human Resources Update - July, 2007.

    · Risk Management - July, 2007.

10. PROPOSAL FOR SCRUTINY

To consider the report of the Chief Executive seeking approval for a task and finish group on the subject of street lighting which has been put forward by the Environment and Transportation Policy Review Committee.

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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.

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