Decision details

RESOLVED:

(a)       That in relation to the Tree and Conservation Services:

i.        Notice be given to the National Park Authority that New Forest District Council will not be seeking to continue with the Service Level Agreements regarding the provision of the Tree Service and Conservation Service beyond 31 March 2019.

ii.       Discussions be entered into with the New Forest National Park Authority to secure the transfer of records to this Council relating to the Tree and Conservation Services during the life of the present SLA arrangements.

iii.      Officers commence the process of TUPE transfers and recruitment of Conservation and Tree Service staff;

(b)       That in relation to Ecology and Archaeology Services both Hampshire County Council and the New Forest National Park Authority be invited to put forward proposals to this Council for the future provision of these services; and

(c)       That in relation to the People and Wildlife Ranger Service the current arrangements with the National Park Authority be extended until March 2021.