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Council - Basingstoke & Dean

Minutes
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Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 17th July 2025
6:30 PM
End:
Thursday, 17th July 2025
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
17 Jul 2025
Location:
Council Chamber - Deanes
Webcast:
Available
Meeting Attendees
Councillor Paul Basham photo
Committee Member
Chair of the Audit and Accounts Committee
Councillor Paul Basham

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Mike Bound photo
Committee Member
Councillor Mike Bound

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Andrea Bowes photo
Committee Member
Chair of the Human Resources Committee
Councillor Andrea Bowes

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Samuel Carr photo
Committee Member
Councillor Samuel Carr

Conservative

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Councillor Marc Connor photo
Committee Member
Councillor Marc Connor

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Richard Court photo
Committee Member
Councillor Richard Court

Conservative

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Councillor Onnalee Cubitt photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Major Projects and Regeneration
Councillor Onnalee Cubitt

Independent Member

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Councillor Sean Dillow photo
Committee Member
Councillor Sean Dillow

Conservative

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Councillor Tony Durrant photo
Committee Member
Chair of Development Control Committee
Councillor Tony Durrant

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Hayley Eachus photo
Committee Member
Councillor Hayley Eachus

Conservative

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Councillor Angie Freeman photo
Committee Member
Vice-Chair of Development Control Committee
Councillor Angie Freeman

Labour

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Councillor Jay Ganesh photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jay Ganesh

Conservative

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Councillor Paul Gaskell photo
Committee Member
Councillor Paul Gaskell

Conservative

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Councillor Hannah Golding photo
Committee Member
Councillor Hannah Golding

Conservative

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Councillor Ronald Hussey photo
Committee Member
Councillor Ronald Hussey

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Kevin Chatburn photo
Committee Member
Vice Chair of the Environment and Infrastructure Committee
Councillor Kevin Chatburn

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor David Conquest photo
Committee Member
Councillor David Conquest

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Sheena Grassi photo
Committee Member
Councillor Sheena Grassi

Independent Member

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Councillor Julie Harper photo
Committee Member
Councillor Julie Harper

Labour

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Councillor Stacy Hart photo
Committee Member
Vice-Chair of the Licensing Committee
Councillor Stacy Hart

The All In Party

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Councillor John Izett photo
Committee Member
Chair of the Resources Committee
Councillor John Izett

Conservative

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Councillor Gavin James photo
Committee Member
Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Councillor Gavin James

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Laura James photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Councillor Laura James

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Tony Jones photo
Committee Member
Chair of the Licensing Committee
Councillor Tony Jones

Labour

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Councillor Androulla Johnstone photo
Committee Member
Councillor Androulla Johnstone

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Andy Konieczko photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
Councillor Andy Konieczko

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Samir Kotecha photo
Committee Member
Councillor Samir Kotecha

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Alex Lee photo
Committee Member
Councillor Alex Lee

Labour

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Councillor Andrew McCormick photo
Committee Member
Councillor Andrew McCormick

Labour and Co-Operative Party

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Councillor David McIntyre photo
Committee Member
Councillor David McIntyre

Conservative

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Councillor John McKay photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion
Councillor John McKay

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Paul Miller photo
Committee Member
Councillor Paul Miller

Conservative

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Councillor Simon Minas-Bound photo
Committee Member
Leader of the Conservative Group
Councillor Simon Minas-Bound

Conservative

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Councillor Kerry Morrow photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Sports, Leisure and Culture
Councillor Kerry Morrow

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Arun Mummalaneni photo
Committee Member
Councillor Arun Mummalaneni

Conservative

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Councillor Colin Phillimore photo
Vice-Chair
Mayor
Councillor Colin Phillimore

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Dan Putty photo
Chair
Councillor Dan Putty

Conservative

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Councillor Jonathan Jenkin photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jonathan Jenkin

Green

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Councillor Julian Jones photo
Committee Member
Councillor Julian Jones

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Keith Oborn photo
Committee Member
Councillor Keith Oborn

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Jo Perry photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jo Perry

Conservative

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Councillor Sajish Tom photo
Committee Member
Councillor Sajish Tom

Labour

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Councillor Kate Tuck photo
Committee Member
Councillor Kate Tuck

Independent Member

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Councillor Jacky Tustain photo
Committee Member
Deputy Mayor and Chair of the Resident Services Committee
Councillor Jacky Tustain

Labour

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Councillor Jenny Vaux photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jenny Vaux

Conservative

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Councillor Gary Watts photo
Committee Member
Councillor Gary Watts

Labour

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Councillor Chloe Ashfield photo
Committee Member
Councillor Chloe Ashfield

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Paul Harvey photo
Committee Member
Leader
Councillor Paul Harvey

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Abdel Ibrahim photo
Committee Member
Leader of the Labour Group
Councillor Abdel Ibrahim

Labour

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Councillor Jo Slimin photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jo Slimin

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Chris Tomblin photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Climate and Ecological Emergency
Councillor Chris Tomblin

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Karen Watts photo
Committee Member
Councillor Karen Watts

Basingstoke & Deane Independent Group

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Councillor Zander West photo
Committee Member
Deputy Leader of the Labour Group and Chair of the Environment and Infrastructure Committee
Councillor Zander West

Labour and Co-Operative Party

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Councillor Michael Howard-Sorrell photo
Committee Member
Chair of the Investigating and Disciplinary and Standards Appeals Committee
Councillor Michael Howard-Sorrell

Green

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Agenda
1 Apologies for absence
2 Declarations of interest
3 Minutes of the meetings held on 8 May 2025 and 15 May 2025
The Chair will move that the minutes of the meetings be signed as a correct record. The only part of the minutes that can be discussed is their accuracy.
Attachments:
4 Announcements
5 Questions from members of the public
To receive and answer any questions from the public.

(Questions must be received in writing by Democratic Services no later than noon on Tuesday 15 July 2025)
6 Petitions
To receive petitions.

(Notice of petitions must be received in writing by Democratic Services, no later than noon on Tuesday 15 July 2025)
7 Resignations and appointments
a) to receive resignations from Committees and to make any necessary re-appointments

PATROL Adjudication Joint Committee – Statutory requirement that 1 Member be appointed to this body.

b) to receive resignations from Outside Bodies and to make any re-appointments and (ii) fill any existing vacancies.
Attachments:
8 Revenue Outturn Report 2024/25
Recommendation from the Cabinet meeting held on 8 July 2025

That Council approve the proposed transfer of the outturn surplus of £1.09M to earmarked revenue reserves as detailed in section 3 of the report:

• To the Budget Carry Forward Reserve £0.80M; and

• To the MTFS Risk Reserve £0.29M
Attachments:
9 Capital Programme Outturn 2024/25
Recommendation from the Cabinet meeting held on 8 July 2025

That Council note bullet points 1-6 and approve bullet points 7-10 as set out in the report.
Attachments:
10 Treasury Management 2024/25 Annual Report
Report of the Chief Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer)
11 Reappointment of co-opted member of the Audit and Accounts Committee and extension of terms of Independent Persons and Independent Standards Assessor on Standards Committee
Report of the Chief Finance Officer (Section 151 Officer) and Head of Law and Governance
12 Audit and Accounts Committee Annual Report
Report of the Chair of the Audit and Accounts Committee
Attachments:
13 Standards Committee Annual Report 2024/25
Report of the Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer
14 Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report 2024/25
Report of the Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer
15 Notice of Motion - Housing Pressures in Basingstoke and Deane
Proposer: Councillor Minas-Bound

Seconder: Councillor Ganesh

This Council recognises the growing pressures on social housing and the private rental sector in Basingstoke and Deane. Demand is being driven by a combination of factors, including regional population growth, economic development in the borough and surrounding areas, and participation in national resettlement and asylum support programmes.

We acknowledge that Basingstoke and Deane, like other parts of Hampshire, is contributing to national efforts to house displaced individuals under schemes such as the Afghan Resettlement Programme and the asylum dispersal programme. This support is placing additional strain on local housing stock and public services that are already under pressure.

We further recognise the growing concerns nationally and locally around the scale of illegal economic migration, and the pressure this places on housing, health, education, and other public services.

This Council also notes the new Labour Government’s pledge to end the use of asylum hotels by 2029. While this aim is understandable in principle, there is growing concern about the lack of clarity on where displaced individuals will be accommodated instead. Without a credible and fully funded alternative plan, this policy risks intensifying pressure on local housing, potentially diverting supply from residents and destabilising already stretched services.

This Council believes that without a clear, managed, and fair approach to all forms of migration, the capacity of local areas to support both local needs and true humanitarian commitments will be compromised.

This Council therefore resolves to request Cabinet to:

1. Write to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities to outline the specific housing pressures in Basingstoke and Deane and seek urgent assurances that government-funded migration accommodation schemes will not reduce the availability of housing for local residents.

2. Affirm its commitment to prioritising Basingstoke and Deane residents for access to social and affordable housing wherever legally and practically possible.

3. Request that any future government-funded schemes affecting housing supply in the borough are accompanied by sufficient, targeted housing investment to ensure that the needs of local residents are not displaced.

4. Call on central government to fully fund all local support services associated with national resettlement and asylum schemes, to ensure the cost is not passed on to local council tax payers and that local authority budgets are not unfairly burdened.

5. Urge the Home Office and relevant departments to provide clearer data and planning coordination around all forms of migration—particularly irregular and unplanned arrivals—to ensure that national policy does not compromise the capacity of local councils to support those most in need.

6. Request urgent clarity from central government on the practical implications of ending the use of asylum hotels by 2029, including details of alternative accommodation plans and how these will be funded and delivered without further pressure on local housing allocations.
16 Notice of Motion - Backing Local Voices: Standing Up for Neighbourhood Planning
Proposer: Councillor Minas-Bound

Seconder: Councillor Izett

Council notes:

That Neighbourhood Plans are a vital tool for empowering local communities to shape the future of their areas, allowing them to influence where development of homes, employment spaces and community facilities should or should not take place, and to set out local priorities.

That the recent Spending Review by central government has resulted in the withdrawal of funding to support parish and town councils in preparing Neighbourhood Plans.

That this decision will significantly undermine the ability of local councils and communities to engage in plan-making, and risks silencing the voice of residents in shaping development.

That the National Association of Local Councils (NALC) has strongly opposed this withdrawal of funding, highlighting the importance of continued support for neighbourhood planning as a key component of local democracy.

Council believes:

That neighbourhood planning must continue to be supported as an essential part of the local planning system.

That withdrawing support at this stage not only disempowers communities but risks poor planning outcomes that do not reflect local needs or aspirations.

Council resolves to:

Express its strong support for Neighbourhood Planning and affirm the importance of continued investment in the process.

Support the position of NALC in calling for central government to reinstate funding for neighbourhood planning.

Request that the Cabinet urgently explores alternative sources of funding or support mechanisms to enable parish and town councils within our area to continue with neighbourhood planning work despite the withdrawal of central government support.

Request the Leader to write to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities expressing this council’s concern about the impact of the funding cut and urging the government to reconsider its position.
17 Notice of Motion - Enhancing Local Resilience and Emergency Preparedness
Proposer: Councillor Lee

Seconder: Councillor Miller

Council notes:

Global instability, including armed conflicts, energy insecurity, and cyber threats, continues to pose potential risks to national and local infrastructure.

Local authorities are designated as Category 1 responders under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004, responsible for preparing for and responding to major incidents affecting their communities.

Resilience planning is not limited to specific scenarios but covers a wide range of emergencies, including natural disasters, industrial accidents, infrastructure failures, and—in extreme cases—national security events.

Resilient communities are better placed to withstand and recover from emergencies, whether caused by natural disasters, infrastructure failure, or national security events.

Council recognises:

The importance of having up-to-date, tested, and inclusive emergency response plans that reflect current risk profiles and support the wellbeing of all residents.

The value of robust and inclusive emergency planning to safeguard life, maintain key services, and support the most vulnerable residents.

Building community awareness and institutional preparedness can reduce harm, improve response effectiveness, and maintain essential services in a crisis.

Council therefore resolves to:

Request that Cabinet review and update existing emergency preparedness and business continuity plans to ensure they remain fit for purpose in today’s evolving risk landscape, including scenarios involving large-scale infrastructure disruption or national security incidents.

Request Cabinet to work closely with the Local Resilience Forum and other Category 1 and 2 responders, where feasible, to:

Test and strengthen joint response protocols.

Ensure that planning takes into account vulnerable populations, public health, and digital inclusion

Identify and protect critical local infrastructure.

Request a report to the Resources Committee (subject to the agreement of the Chair) and to the Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion, outlining:

The council’s current state of readiness for major civil emergencies, including, but not limited to, national security events.

Opportunities to improve staff training, public communications, and coordination with partners;

Any gaps in funding, guidance, or support from central government that may need addressing.

Request Cabinet to consider launching a public awareness initiative to help residents better understand how to prepare their households for a range of emergencies (e.g. prolonged power outages, water supply issues, or communication blackouts), working in partnership with national guidance bodies and local emergency services.

This council reaffirms its commitment to public safety, service continuity, and responsible forward planning, recognising that resilience is a shared responsibility that must be continuously developed and maintained.
18 Notice of Motion - Establishment of a South Ham and Buckskin Overview Committee
Proposer: Councillor G Watts

Seconder: Councillor Dillow

Council notes:

· Similar to the Manydown development, the South Ham and Buckskin regeneration project is one of the most significant local regeneration initiatives in recent years, with the potential to deliver lasting change for residents in terms of housing, infrastructure, green space, and community wellbeing.

· This project will involve complex planning, significant public funding, and sustained engagement with residents, stakeholders, and service providers.

· The existing Environment and Infrastructure Committee, which would ordinarily scrutinise such projects, is likely to be at capacity due to the demands of the Local Plan review and associated infrastructure planning.

Council believes:

· That robust democratic oversight and transparency are essential to the success and public confidence in regeneration projects of this scale.

· A dedicated forum for scrutiny, similar to the Manydown Overview Committee, will help ensure that regeneration in South Ham and Buckskin is delivered in a way that is accountable, community-led, and aligned with the borough’s broader strategic objectives.

Council therefore resolves to:

1. Establish a South Ham and Buckskin Overview Committee, comprising cross-party representation from affected and neighbouring wards, to scrutinise the development and delivery of the regeneration programme in these wards.

2. Task the Overview Committee with:

a. Reviewing progress against regeneration milestones.

b. Holding project leads and partners to account.

c. Ensuring meaningful resident engagement is taking place.

d. Reporting findings and recommendations to full council, cabinet, and relevant committees regularly.

3. Request that Democratic Services and the Monitoring Officer bring forward detailed terms of reference and governance arrangements for the committee at the next council meeting.
19 Notice of Motion - Consideration of a Basingstoke Town Council
Proposer: Councillor Tustain

Seconder: Councillor T Jones

With the upcoming Local Government Reorganisation bringing together several district councils, the unparished areas of Basingstoke will become further removed from local representation, increasing community-focused disadvantage compared to those areas currently parished.

The deputy prime minister recognised that people value the role of governance at the community scale and that can be a concern when local government is reorganised. She also stated that the government want to see stronger community arrangements when reorganisation happens in the way councils engage at a neighbourhood or area level. The intention of devolution and LGR is to also rewire the relationship between town and parish councils and principal Local Authorities, strengthening expectations on engagement and community voice.[1]

This council notes that

This borough contains many parished areas and two town councils, but a large proportion of Basingstoke town is unparished.

Once the new unitaries are defined there will be a democratic deficiency through lack of local representation for the unparished areas of the town of Basingstoke due to the removal of the district council.

Basingstoke as the largest town in Hampshire has a strong local identity, a lot of heritage and proud history.

This council therefore requests:

A report (setting out timetable, terms of reference, resource and financial implications) be prepared for the next ordinary council meeting seeking approval that a Community Governance Review (CGR) is undertaken across the borough.[2]

[1] English Devolution White Paper - GOV.UK

[2] SLCC | Establishing Strong Local Councils for Your Unparished Communities
20 Questions from Members of the Council on notice
21 Questions to the Chair of Cabinet and/or a committee
To receive questions from members in relation to the minutes of the meetings detailed below:

Committee

Meeting Date

Council

8 May 2025

Development Control

14 May 2025

Council

15 May 2025

Development Control

28 May 2025

Licensing

2 June 2025

Environment and Infrastructure O&S

5 June 2025

Cabinet

10 June 2025

Development Control

11 June 2025
22 Exclusion of press and public
To consider whether, in view of the nature of the remaining items on the agenda, any of them are likely to involve the disclosure of exempt or confidential information within the terms of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972
23 Confidential/exempt items for information
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