Decision details

Cllr O’Sullivan introduced the report and moved the recommendations from the Resources and Transformation Overview and Scrutiny Panel meeting held on 28 March 2024.  Cllr Dunning seconded the motion.

A number of members spoke in support of the Council’s robust response to the proposals to close Marchwood and Somerley Recycling Centres, noting the potential impact on the District and its residents.

RESOLVED:

(a)   That the Council note the Panel’s views on the proposed corporate response to the Hampshire County Council (HCC) Future Services Consultation set out by the Council’s Section 151 Officer, including the specific response which objects to the plans to close Marchwood and Somerley Recycling Centres, as submitted to HCC on 28 March 2024 (Appendix 1 of the report); and

(b)   That the Council note that the Panel endorsed, without amendment, the proposed content of the letter to the Government on local authority finances, to be sent by the Leader of the Council, detailed throughout section 4 of the report.