Archived decisions
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Executive Decision Record
Decision Maker: |
Cabinet | ||||
Date of Decision: |
25 January 2010 | ||||
Decision Title: |
Hampshire Workstyle Update and Proposed Next Steps (SUMMARY OF AN EXEMPT DECISION) | ||||
Decision Reference: |
989 | ||||
Report From: |
Director of Property, Business and Regulatory Services | ||||
Contact name: |
Howard Short | ||||
Tel: |
01962 847833 |
E.mail: |
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1. The decision: (PROPOSED)
a) That the areas of Havant, Eastleigh and Winchester be approved as the initial priorities and focus for resources in accordance with the overall project programme, and that further scoping work take place in Basingstoke, Farnborough and the New Forest in the coming months (as set out in the supporting report in section 4 and Appendix 1).
b) That, on vacation of the County Council's major office buildings in Havant the buildings be disposed of and 100% of the capital receipts be applied to fund the County Council's capital contribution to the Public Service Village project (as set out in the supporting report in section 4.1).
c) That the approach underway in Eastleigh be endorsed (as set out in the supporting report in section 4.2)
d) That the asset management strategy for Winchester be noted, and an update report be submitted to a future Cabinet meeting.
e) That the position in Basingstoke be noted and that a further review of options take place in the summer of 2010 when resources allow (as set out in the supporting report in section 4.4).
f) That the principle of developing a business case for joint use of a new facility with the New Forest District Council and other potential partners be agreed (as set out in the supporting report in section 4.5).
g) That scoping work be undertaken in 2010 to identify the potential benefits arising from closer partnership working with Rushmoor Borough Council (as set out in the supporting report in section 4.6).
h) That the approach underway in relation to benefits management be endorsed (as set out in the supporting report in section 5).
i) That the Communications Strategy, and in particular the proposed communications approach for Members be endorsed (as set out in the supporting report in section 8).
j) That the necessary resources required to manage the Workstyle programme, be approved (as set out in the supporting report in section 9.4).
2. Reason(s) for the decision:
2.1 To support and promote the development of enhanced customer service initiatives. |
2.2 To complement existing, and introduce new, asset management strategies. |
2.3 To build upon work done relating to the more efficient use of technology and other key support activities in the delivery of services. |
2.4 To contribute to the evolution of more sustainable working practices |
2.5 To enhance all three key elements of the corporate strategy by providing a platform from which to focus resources, service, and partnership effort in new and productive ways. |
3. Other options considered and rejected:
3.1 This report develops the themes previously reported to Cabinet in February 2009.
4. Conflicts of interest:
4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker: N/A
4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted: N/A
5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee: None.
6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent: N/A
7. Statement from the Decision Maker:
Approved by: -------------------------------------------------- |
Date: 25 January 2010 |
Councillor T.K. Thornber CBE, Chairman of Cabinet |