Contact: Karen Murray, ex 7876 ([email protected])

Contact: Karen Widdowson, ex 6977 ([email protected])

1 Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Executive for Policy and Resources approve the landscaping proposals at the Royal Hampshire Regiment Memorial Garden and the Acting Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services be authorised to submit an application for listed garden consent to the Local Planning Authority.

2 Reason

2.1 These landscaping proposals will enhance the quality of place for all visitors to and users of the memorial garden and will increase local distinctiveness and diversity by respecting Hampshire's heritage.

3 Other Options considered and rejected:

3.1 The memorial garden is dedicated to the memory of soldiers who served in the Royal Hampshire Regiment and is of paramount importance to Hampshire's heritage.

4 Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee -

5.1 None.

5 Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent -

5.1 N/A

Approved by: Date: 16 May 2008

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Councillor T. K. Thornber, CBE

Executive Member for Policy and Resources