Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

1) Summary:

The following decisions were made


That Cabinet:

1.1. notes the results of the consultation exercise and approve the process set out for producing a final Rural Delivery Strategy and Action Plan for consideration by Cabinet in April 2009.

1.2. endorses the steps taken to raise the County Council's profile at both regional and local levels.

1.3. notes progress made upon the Early Interventions proposed in the report to Cabinet on 7 July 2008 (Rural Delivery Strategy for Hampshire County Council - Supporting Hampshire's Rural Communities, item 5a).

1.4. supports the high level of inter-departmental collaboration and co-ordination now in place and longer term corporate support and funding for this area of work.

2) Reasons for the decision:

2.1. This report updates elected Members on progress made since the initial report presented to Cabinet on 7 July 2008. In particular,




it summarises the results of the consultation exercise undertaken and progress upon the early interventions proposed in that report.

2.2. The report also seeks support and endorsement for the steps taken in the intervening period to raise Hampshire County Council's profile in the area of rural policy, together with the major steps taken to secure more effective corporate working and support in this area.

2.3. The need to secure Member support for the process and timescale set out to produce an Action Plan responding to the key challenges, opportunities and service delivery issues faced by rural communities.

2.4. These decisions relate strongly to all three of the County Council's priorities of Safer and More Secure for All; Maximising Wellbeing and Enhancing our Quality of Place.

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Option 1:

a) Not developing an Action Plan in response to the consultation and challenges facing rural communities. This was rejected on the basis of a recognised need to co-ordinate and support rural communities within the context of an appropriate service delivery framework for the County Council. It was also seen as essential in terms of tackling inequalities in rural areas as well as the wider issue of access to services.

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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