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 meetings held on 16 and 26 November 2007.

4. CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNICATIONS

5. PROVISIONAL FORMULA GRANT SETTLEMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF BUDGET GUIDELINES 2008/09 (report to follow)

Given that the provisional formula grant settlement was only announced by the Government on 6 December 2007, a report will follow from the County Treasurer, which will also confirm the budget guidelines for 2008/09. At the Cabinet meeting, the County Treasurer will give a brief presentation in support of the report.

6. CORPORATE BUSINESS PLAN PROGRESS - 2007/08 HALF YEAR CORPORATE PERFORMANCE REPORT

To consider a report of the Chief Executive reviewing the corporate performance of the organisation as at 30 September 2007, on the basis of the first half year's performance monitoring.

7. ADULT SERVICES PERFORMANCE 2007

To consider a report of the Director of Adult Services outlining performance improvements achieved which has resulted in the County Council being awarded 3 stars for its adult services by the Council for Social Care Inspection (CSCI).

8. 2007 ANNUAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE, HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL AND JOINT AREA REVIEW ACTION PLAN

To consider a report of the Director of Children's Services setting out Ofsted's annual report on the performance of children's services, which scores the County Council's performance as "good" (3 out of 4), and to submit the Joint Area Review action plan following an inspection earlier in the year.

9. SOUTH COAST STREET LIGHTING PRIVATE FINANCE INITIATIVE

To consider a report of the Director of Environment seeking a number of decisions in regard to the South Coast Street Lighting Private Finance Initiative.

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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.