NOTICE OF MEETING

Peter C B Robertson LLB Solicitor

Chief Executive

The Castle Winchester SO23 8UJ

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2. DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

All Members who believe they have a personal or prejudicial interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that 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, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with paragraph 12 of the Code. The declaration should be made at the time of the relevant debate.

3. MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 29 October 2007.

4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

5. ASHBURTON COURT - PROGRESS REPORT

To consider a report of the Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services detailing progress on the major construction project, to include a short presentation.

6. POST OFFICES CHANGES PROGRAMME - CONSULTATION RESPONSE

To consider a report of the Chief Executive summarising proposals published by the Post Office on 16 October 2007 for public consultation in regard to changes to the service and closures for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The closing date for responses is 26 November 2007.

7. AN OVERVIEW OF CHILD WELL-BEING IN RICH COUNTRIES - IMPLICATIONS FOR HAMPSHIRE

To consider a report of the Director of Children's Services setting out the main findings of the UNICEF report "An overview of child well-being in rich countries" and seeks endorsement of the Declaration produced following publication of that report.

8. 2007/08 BUDGET MONITORING UPDATE

To consider a report of the County Treasurer reviewing the budget monitoring position for 2007/08 on the basis of the first half year's budget monitoring and from reviewing the initial service budget monitoring reports submitted to Executive Members.

9. CONSULTATION ON REFORMS TO THE LOCAL AUTHORITY BUSINESS GROWTH INCENTIVES SCHEME (LABGI)

To consider a report of the Chief Executive and County Treasurer setting out the proposed County Council response to the Government's consultation paper seeking views on the principles that should underlie a reformed LABGI Scheme.

10. FOLLOW UP REPORT ARISING FROM THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE USE OF IT CONSULTANTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTACT CENTRE PROGRAMME
(report to follow)

To consider a report of the Chief Executive setting out proposals which deal with specific issues raised by the Cabinet at its meeting on 24 September 2007.

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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.