Hampshire County Council

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

19 October 2007

New Scheme of Governance for Registration Services

Report by the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

1

Summary

1.1

The following decisions are sought:

That approval is given to:

1. Implement a New scheme of Governance for Registration Services with effect from January 2008;

2. Establish a single `Registration District for Hampshire County Council' operating around a central register office in Winchester, with service delivery points across the County;

3. Commence public consultation during October 2007 as indicated in section 6.2;

4. The strategic arrangements and principles outlined in paragraph 7.1.

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Reason(s)

2.1

To meet the requirements of central government to modernise the Registration Service and the New Governance Schemes which enables the Service to be provided directly by local authorities independent of the Registrar General.

2.2

The proposals to modernise the Registration Service do not link directly to the Corporate Priorities but requires a decision to meet the requirements of central government and enable the Service to be provided directly by the County Council.

3

Other options considered and rejected

3.1

None

4

Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker or other Executive Member 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:

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Date of decision:

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Councillor T K Thornber