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          CULTURE AND COMMUNITIES SELECT COMMITTEE

    THURSDAY 19 JULY 2007 AT 10.00 A.M.

    THE WELLINGTON ROOM, ELIZABETH II COURT,

    THE CASTLE, WINCHESTER

    COLIN HINXMAN

    7343

    email: [email protected]

AGENDA

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 former Culture and Communities Policy Review Committee held on 12 April, 2007.

4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

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

PART 2 - ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

5. ARTS FUNDING AND INNOVATION BRIEFINGS

    To consider a presentation by James McVeigh from the Arts Council.

6. LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SERVICE REVIEW

    The Chief Executive to report on progress to date made by the Scrutiny Panel.

7. REVIEW OF OUTDOOR/FIELD/RURAL STUDY CENTRES IN HAMPSHIRE

    The Chief Executive to report on progress with this review.

8. FINANCE AND PERFORMANCE 2006/07 AND 2007/08

    To consider the report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage and County Treasurer on financial performance during the past year and on the present situation for the current year.

9. MONITORING CUSTOMER FEEDBACK

    To consider the report of the Director of Recreation and Heritage on complaints, compliments and comments received from the public relating to Recreation and Heritage Services.

    PART 3 - WORK PROGRAMME

10. VEHICLES IN THE COUNTRYSIDE

    To confirm that the Committee is prepared to join forces with the Environment and Transportation Select Committee in making progress with scrutiny of this topic.

11. BASINGSTOKE CANAL - UPDATE

    The Director of Recreation and Heritage to report on current issues and on feedback arising from the members visit to the canal.

12. FUTURE WORK PROGRAMME

    To consider the report of the Chief Executive on the programme of future issues that may require scrutiny by the 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.