Issue - meetings

To consider the reports of the Cabinet dated 7 March and 4 April 2018.

The recommendations arising from the meetings of 7 March and 4 April 2018 were agreed.

The Leader of the Council, as Chairman of the Cabinet, presented the reports of the meetings held on 7 March and 4 April 2018.  The Leader reported that the last two Cabinet meetings had considered some important issues.  The Financial Monitoring Report set out how the Council was living within its means and delivering on its plans.  The Council continued to deliver efficiencies and savings, helping to meet financial challenges and protect those services most wanted by the community.

The Leader also referred to the Project Integra Action Plan, which concerned one of the Council’s key services - waste collection.  This was perhaps the most recognisable service, but often taken for granted, and, whilst the community valued the service provided, it was recognised that there were greater pressures to recycle more, whilst remaining efficient.  The Council was working with other Hampshire councils to see how the service could be improved for the community in the future.

The Leader also referred to the Council’s recent proposals for improved and enhanced working with the National Park Authority (NPA).  The NPA had agreed to look at the issues in detail.  Their response was expected in the summer and would be reported back to the Cabinet.

On the motion that the reports be received and the recommendations adopted, it was:

RESOLVED:

That the reports be received and the recommendations be adopted.