Archived decisions

Decision Maker:

Cabinet

Date of Decision:

23 November 2009

Decision Title:

The Future of Hampshire Action Teams

Decision Reference:

1008

Report From:

Chief Executive and Director of Culture, Communities and Rural Affairs

1) The Decision:

1.1 That Cabinet approves:

a) the approach to re-launching Hampshire Action Teams (HATs) as set out in paragraph 6.1 of the report, including the preparatory planning and consultation with Districts/Partners on local arrangements,

b) the ongoing resource requirements for HATs and their continued future development as set out at paragraphs 4.1 to 4.3 of the report.

1.2 Cabinet is asked to note the briefing meeting that will be held for Chairs and Vice Chairs on Wednesday 25 November.

2) Reasons for the decision

The reasons for this decision being made are:

2.1. The initial HAT pilot period is complete. By the time that Cabinet considers this report the County Council will have considered the Terms of Reference and appointment of Chairmen and Vice Chairmen This decision is necessary to put in place the resources to deliver these.

2.2. The HATs will provide a strong role for all local Members to improve the quality of life in their area by ensuring that County Council services are responsive to local needs and priorities, and that activity is integrated with that of other local partners. Each of the HAT areas has pockets of deprivation therefore each HAT will have a clear focus on closing inequality gaps.

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Option 1: Discontinue

Discontinuing HATs would lead to the loss of the positive achievements in working locally with partners that were progressed during the pilot.

3.2. Option 2: No Change

No change to the arrangements would have failed to build on the lessons learnt from the pilot. It would not fully respond to the statement made by the Leader at July Cabinet of further embedding the activity of local Members in the community and extending their involvement in the full range of County Council and other services in a given area.

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) Any reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent :

None

7) Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

23 November 2009

Chairman of the Cabinet

Councillor T K Thornber, CBE