Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

Decision Maker:

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Date of Decision:

21 January 2010

Decision Title:

Audit Commission Review of the management of the disposal of land and buildings

Decision Reference:

1117

Report From:

Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services

Contact name:

Peter Bennett

Tel:

01962 846635

Email:

[email protected]

1. The decision:

a) That the outcome of the Audit Commission Review of the management of the disposal of land and buildings be welcomed, in view of its overall conclusion that the County Council's current approach is sound.

b) That the response to the specific recommendations for improvement contained within the action plan prepared by the Audit Commission be agreed and actioned.

2. Reason for the decision:

2.1. This proposal does not link to the Corporate Strategy, but nevertheless requires a decision because it relates to the effective governance of the Council's property assets.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. Not to accept the Audit Commission's recommendations, but this would not secure the improved asset management priorities highlighted in the Review report.

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:

Approved by:

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Date:

21 January 2010

Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Councillor T K Thornber, CBE