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1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

1. That the Executive Lead Member for Children's Services approve the Workforce Plan for 2007/2008 and the staffing changes identified in the report

2 Reason

2.1 This decision supports the following Hampshire County Council priority:

"Making Hampshire safer and more secure for all" - by ensuring staffing is in place in order to deliver the service required.

"Maximising well-being" - by enabling professional staff to deliver services effectively to the children and young people of Hampshire.

2.2 The decision supports the following Aims of the Children Act:

Being healthy; Staying safe; Enjoying and achieving; Making a positive contribution; Economic well-being, as it supports the development, recruitment and retention of staff providing the service to the children and young people of Hampshire in line with the Children Act.

3 Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted

4.1 None

4 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee -

5.1 None

Approved by: Date:

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Councillor Felicity Hindson MBE

Executive Lead Member for Children's Services