Decision

The Cabinet has decided to designate qualifying parishes within East Hampshire District Council as 'rural' under the Housing Act 1985.

Analysis

outcome: The recommendations were approved by the Cabinet.

summary: The decision at stake is the designation of qualifying parishes within East Hampshire District Council as 'rural' under Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985.

topline: The Cabinet has decided to designate qualifying parishes within East Hampshire District Council as 'rural' under the Housing Act 1985.

reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the classification of areas as rural, which can have implications for planning, development, and funding.

affected_stakeholders: ["East Hampshire District Council", "Qualifying parishes", "Secretary of State"]

contentiousness_score: 6

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

URL: https://easthants.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=340

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: It was RESOLVED that Cabinet:   Authorised the Executive Director of Operations, in consultation with the relevant Portfolio holder and Monitoring Officer, to make an application under Section 157 of the Housing Act 1985, to the Secretary of State, to designate as ‘rural’ each of the qualifying parishes within East Hampshire District Council, as listed in paragraph 4.10 of this report.

Date of Decision: December 12, 2024