Archived decisions

AGENDA

1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

To receive any 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 meeting held on 28 January 2009.

4. CHAIRMAN'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

To receive any announcements the Chairman may have for this meeting.

5. DEPUTATIONS

To receive any deputations.

6. 21^ST CENTURY SCHOOLS CONSULTATION AND THE APPRENTICESHIPS, CHILDREN, SKILLS AND LEARNING BILL

To consider the report of the Director of Children's Services on the implications for Hampshire schools of the 21^st Century Schools consultation and the Apprenticeships, Children, Skills and Learning Bill.

7. EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC

RECOMMENDATION:

That in relation to the following item, the press and public be excluded from the meeting, as it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted or the nature of the proceedings, that if members of the public were present during the item, there would be disclosure to them of exempt information within paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972, and further that in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information, for the reasons set out in the report.

8. PROGRESS OF SCHOOLS IN SOUTH EAST HAMPSHIRE CAUSING CONCERN

To consider the exempt report of the Director of Children's Services, identifying the progress of schools in South East Hampshire that are causing concern.

ABOUT THIS AGENDA:

This agenda is available on Hampshire County Council's website (www.hants.gov.uk) and can be provided, on request to the telephone number/e-mail address quoted at the head of this agenda, in alternative versions (such as large print, Braille or audio) and in alternative languages.

ABOUT THIS MEETING:

The press and public are welcome to attend the public sessions of the meeting. If you have any particular requirements, for example if you require wheelchair access, please call the telephone number/use the e-mail address at the head of this agenda in advance of the meeting so that we can help.

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.