Contact: John Coughlan; (01962 846516); [email protected];

1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That Cabinet note the APA letter, the JAR Action Plan, and the forthcoming

setting of priorities on behalf of the department and in connection with the Local Area Agreement.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports the following Hampshire County Council priority:

"Making Hampshire safer and more secure for all"

"Maximising well-being"

"Enhancing our quality of place"

2.2 The decision supports the five core outcomes of the Children Act:

Being healthy;
Staying safe;
Enjoying and achieving;
Making a positive contribution;
Economic well-being

3. Other Options considered and rejected - Not relevant.

4. Conflicts of Interest declared by the decision maker or other Executive Member consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:
Councillor T.K. Thornber, C.B.E. - Chairman