Compact with the Voluntary and Community Sector

On 20 April 2004 Cabinet approved the draft 'One Compact for Hampshire', effectively signing up the Council to the principles of working in a 'compact' way. The 'One Compact for Hampshire' has the support of the majority of district councils and strategic partnerships across the county and also other statutory partners such as the PCT, Police and Fire Service.

Countywide Codes of Practice have also been developed, which provide more detail on the requirements of statutory and voluntary sector partners in relation to three specific areas. These are funding, consultation and volunteering, with a fourth code about procurement now in development.

An approach of practical implementation has been adopted by the council and a number of areas have been identified in which progress can be made in Winchester. In November 2006 Cabinet approved a report to identify a member Compact Champion and approve the Compact Action Plan.