Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

1. The decision:

That Cabinet recommends to the County Council:

a) That the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire Business Plan be approved, but noting that:

(i) the Council's approval of the Plan does not signify approval of the housing and economic targets it contains and which the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire acknowledges are undeliverable on the basis of the current timetable as a consequence of the recession; and

(ii) the Council must be free to discharge the full range of its (existing and new) statutory functions across its area.

b) That the Council's representative on the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire be authorised to agree the Multi Area Agreement refresh.

2. Reason for the decision:

2.1. The Business Plan sets out the outcomes the Partnership is seeking and identifies the supporting actions and resources required to deliver the strategy for South Hampshire through provision of employment, housing, infrastructure and facilities to meet social and community needs, whilst protecting the environment and developing sustainable communities. The MAA provides a mechanism for securing greater Government and stakeholder commitment to the implementation of key aspects of the Business Plan.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Option 1: Not to approve the Business Plan.
a) Risk Assessment: The County Council is a key player in the delivery of the ambitious strategy for South Hampshire and not approving the Plan would compromise delivery of the Plan outcomes.

4. Conflicts of interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker: None.

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted: None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee: none.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent: not applicable.

7. Statement from the Decision Maker: