
Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council
Councillors:
54
Wards:
18
Committees:
22
Meetings (2025):
67
Meetings (2024):
72
Meeting
Council - Basingstoke & Dean
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 9th May 2024
6:30 PM
Thursday, 9th May 2024
6:30 PM
End:
Thursday, 9th May 2024
9:30 PM
Thursday, 9th May 2024
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
09 May 2024
09 May 2024
Location:
Council Chamber - Deanes
Council Chamber - Deanes
Webcast:
Available
Available
Meeting Attendees

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Major Projects and Regeneration

Committee Member
Vice-Chair of Human Resources Committee

Committee Member
Chair of the Audit and Accounts Committee

Committee Member
Chair of the Human Resources Committee

Committee Member

Committee Member
Chair of the Resources Committee

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing

Committee Member
Chair of the Licensing Committee

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure

Committee Member
Vice-Chair of Audit and Accounts Committee

Committee Member
Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Resident Services Committee

Committee Member
Chair of the Environment and Infrastructure Committee

Committee Member

Committee Member
Leader

Committee Member
Vice Chair of Development Control Committee

Committee Member
Vice-Chair of the Standards and Resident Services Committee

Committee Member
Chair of the Investigating and Disciplinary and Standards Appeals Committee

Committee Member
Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property

Committee Member
Vice Chair of the Resources Committee

Committee Member
Chair of the Development Control Committee

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion

Committee Member
Leader of the Conservative Group

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Sports, Leisure and Culture

Committee Member
Vice-Chair of Licensing Committee

Committee Member
Mayor

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Climate and Ecological Emergency
Committee Member
Councillor Kevin Chatburn
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor David Conquest
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Sheena Grassi
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Julie Harper
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Stacy Hart
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Jonathan Jenkin
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Julian Jones
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Keith Oborn
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Jo Perry
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Zander West
Present, as expected
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
2
Announcements
3
To elect a Mayor for the ensuing year 2024/24
(1) The retiring Mayor, Councillor David Leeks, will call for nominations for election to the office of Mayor for the year 2024/25.
(2) The retiring Mayor and retiring Mayoress and the new Mayor and their Mayoress will leave for a short period for robing. The Chief Executive will invest the new Mayor and their Mayoress with their badges of office. During this time a presentation showing highlights of the retiring Mayor’s year is played.
(3) On returning, the new Mayor will take the Mayor’s seat and the retired Mayor will take a seat with the Councillors. The new Mayoress and the retired Mayoress will return to designated seats.
(4) The new Mayor will read and sign the declaration of acceptance of office.
(2) The retiring Mayor and retiring Mayoress and the new Mayor and their Mayoress will leave for a short period for robing. The Chief Executive will invest the new Mayor and their Mayoress with their badges of office. During this time a presentation showing highlights of the retiring Mayor’s year is played.
(3) On returning, the new Mayor will take the Mayor’s seat and the retired Mayor will take a seat with the Councillors. The new Mayoress and the retired Mayoress will return to designated seats.
(4) The new Mayor will read and sign the declaration of acceptance of office.
4
To elect a Deputy Mayor for the ensuing year 2024/25
1) The new Mayor will call for nominations for the appointment of Deputy Mayor for the year 2024/25.
2) The Deputy Mayor will leave with the Mayoral Events Co-ordinator and the Chief Executive for robing. The Chief Executive will invest the Deputy Mayor with the Deputy Mayor’s Badge of office.
3) On returning, the Deputy Mayor to take the Deputy Mayor’s seat.
4) The new Deputy Mayor will read and sign the declaration of acceptance of office.
2) The Deputy Mayor will leave with the Mayoral Events Co-ordinator and the Chief Executive for robing. The Chief Executive will invest the Deputy Mayor with the Deputy Mayor’s Badge of office.
3) On returning, the Deputy Mayor to take the Deputy Mayor’s seat.
4) The new Deputy Mayor will read and sign the declaration of acceptance of office.
5
Vote of thanks to the Retiring Mayor
The new Mayor will propose a vote of thanks to the retiring Mayor and retiring Mayoress and will present a Past Mayor’s Badge to the retiring Mayor and a Past Mayoress’s Badge to the retiring Mayoress. The Past Mayor’s Mayoress to present the new Mayoress with flowers.
6
Reply from the Retiring Mayor
The retiring Mayor will address the Council and give a small speech and present their Mayor’s Awards.
7
Address to the Council by the new Mayor
The new Mayor will announce their Chaplain and charity arrangements and address the Council.
8
To receive any announcements from the new Mayor
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