PAPER A

RECORD OF DECISION

The following decisions were taken on 11 OCTOBER 2005 by the CABINET

These decisions do not take effect until FRIDAY, 21 OCTOBER 2005

Members of the Cabinet who were present :

Cllrs Andy Sutton, Barry Abraham. Dawn Cousins, Tim Hunter-Henderson, Patrick Joyce, Ian Ward, Jilly Wood

Confirmed as a true record of decisions taken : ……………………………………...

Leader of the Council

Agenda item	Public Question Time
Decision reference	27/05
Question	No questions were asked.

Agenda item	Strategic Partner - Appointment of a Change Agent
Decision reference	28/05
Decision taken	a) That subject to references, and to contract, to appoint proposer C to deliver an initial feasibility study, with a time estimate of 6 weeks at a cost up to £35,000 b) During, and in the light of, the feasibility study the specification for further phases of work is revised. Once the decision had been taken, the Leader of the Council advised Members that PA Consultants had been appointed as Change Agent for the Council
Reason	To facilitate the development of, a strategic partnership
Additional reasons	None
Options considered and rejected	a) Eliminate proposer A, and undertake further assessment of B & C to ensure a clearer outcome from the evaluation process. b) Revisit the procurement brief, and the evaluation process to date, and undertake a further negotiation with proposers B & C, in the light of that development - postponing appointment until after an assessment of further submissions submitted in the light of any amendments to the brief. Possible amendments to the brief could include reducing the amount of consultancy input and seeking a secondment or temporary appointment to support the development of in house resources. c) Not to pursue with the procurement
Interests	Cllr Roger Mazillius declared a personal interest as his son was a Director of a Company who provided services to the Council
Additional advice received	None.

Agenda item	Proposed withdrawal from the Hampshire, Isle of Wight and West Sussex Brussels Office and from the Conference of Peripheral and Maritime Regions
Decision reference	29/05
Decision taken	That the Council withdraw from the HWWS Brussels Office at the end of the 2005/6 financial year and from CPMR at the end of 2005.
Reason	To support the Aim High objectives and contribute to Gershon efficiency savings.
Additional reasons	None.
Options considered and rejected	a) To continue to be a partner in the HWWS Brussels Office at the existing financial contribution and of CPMR. b) To continue as a partner in the HWWS Brussels Office in a modified form and for a reduced financial contribution and withdraw from CPMR
Interests	None were declared
Additional advice received	None.

Agenda item	Fire Improvement Plan Update
Decision reference	30/05
Decision taken	To note and agree progress to date on the Improvement Plan and Scoping Review document.
Reason	To update members on the current situation regarding the improvement planning process following the outcome of the Fire CPA review of the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service in April 2005
Additional reasons	None.
Options considered and rejected	None.
Interests	None were declared.
Additional advice received	None.

Agenda item	Future Delivery of Fire and Rescue Service - Options Appraisal
Decision reference	31/05
Decision taken	(a) That the Cabinet supports the existing collaboration between Hampshire Fire Authority and the Isle of Wight Fire Authority and will look forward to further collaboration in areas suggested in the Scoping Report where appropriate. (b) That to this end, Option 1 should continue with the proposal that further exploration of the potential benefits raised in Option 2 to be explored by the Chief fire Officer in due course. (c) That the Cabinet Member and Leader of the Council write to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister to request funding.
Reason	To provide stability and strengthen the collaboration between Hampshire Fire Authority and the Isle of Wight.
Additional reasons	None.
Options considered and rejected	(a) Formal collaboration on any major areas of the Service (high level service agreement) (b) Full combination of merger
Interests	None were declared.
Additional advice received	None.

Agenda item	Forward Plan
Decision reference	32/05
Questions	Cllr Hunter-Henderson advised members that the item on Ryde Dual Use Leisure Facilities had been slipped to the 1 November to allow for further consultation
Interests	None were declared.

Agenda item	Delegated Decisions
Decision reference	33/05
Questions	No questions were asked.
Interests	None were declared.

Agenda item	Members Question Time
Decision reference	34/05
Questions	None.
Interests	None were declared.