Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Proposed Executive Decision:

1) Summary:

The following decision(s) is proposed:

1.1. Cabinet endorses the work so far undertaken as part of the review

1.2. Cabinet approves the development of a VCS (Third Sector) strategy.

2) Reasons for the decision:

These are the reasons for this decision being made, including any links to the corporate strategy:

2.1. CPA recommended that "The Council should review and update its relationship with the voluntary and community sector across its services, including the operation of the Compact. In particular it should help to develop the capacity and capability of the sector"


2.2. Cabinet and CMT agreed a project to look at the relationship with the voluntary and community sector and recommends ways to improve working relationships.

2.3. The relationship supports the Council's aim to improve the wellbeing of residents. Voluntary and community organisations provide support and services which make a significant positive impact on the quality of life across many areas and contribute to many social, economic and environmental issues. .

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Option 1: Agree the recommendations

a) This will have a positive impact on the relationship.

b) It will help the County Council to get better value from the support provided to the sector

c) This will ultimately have a positive impact on the wellbeing of residents.

3.2. Option 2: not agree the recommendations

a) Potential negative impact on the relationship which may affect some services and the reputation of the Council

4) Conflicts of Interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision-Maker:

a) None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive members consulted:

a) None

5) Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

None

6) Any reasons for the matter being dealt with urgently:

None

7) Statement from the Decision Maker:

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