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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision was made:

(i) The Cabinet agreed that the final response to the Planning and Energy White Papers be agreed by the Leader, in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment, the Executive Member for Economic Development and the Director of Environment to meet the August submission deadline.

2. Reason

2.1 The planning system is an important mechanism for enhancing quality of place. Energy policy is central to tackling climate change and security of supply is crucial to economic wellbeing. This decision seeks to influence Government policy outcomes in these areas by submitting Hampshire County Council's views.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 Decline to provide a response.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - None.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - None.

Approved by: ..................................... Date: ...................................

Councillor T K Thornber CBE - Chairman