Decision

The Executive Head of Commercial has decided to exit the Inter-Authority Agreement with East Hampshire District Council for Building Control Services.

Analysis

outcome: The decision was to exit the agreement in order to align expenditure and safeguard the service for the future.

summary: The decision at stake is whether to exit the Inter-Authority Agreement with East Hampshire District Council for Building Control Services.

topline: The Executive Head of Commercial has decided to exit the Inter-Authority Agreement with East Hampshire District Council for Building Control Services.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves financial implications and potential changes to service provision.

affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "East Hampshire District Council", "Building Control Services users"]

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.

URL: https://havant.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=712

Decision Maker: Executive Head of Commercial

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: The Council has been in its current IAA agreement with EHDC for several years. The cost to the Council is increasing year on year. Exiting the current partnership provides for the Council to align its expenditure and safeguard the service for the future.  

Content: The Council has been in its current IAA agreement with EHDC for several years. The cost to the Council is increasing year on year. Exiting the current partnership provides for the Council to align its expenditure and safeguard the service for the future.   A decision has made to exit the Inter-Authority Agreement (IAA) with East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) for the provision of Building Control Services. This decision is to ensure the resilience and financial stability of the Service in the longer term.    

Date of Decision: May 12, 2025