Eastleigh Borough Council
Councillors:
38
Wards:
14
Committees:
17
Meetings (2025):
77
Meetings (2024):
87
Meeting
Council - Eastleigh
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Monday, 20th May 2024
7:00 PM
Monday, 20th May 2024
7:00 PM
End:
Monday, 20th May 2024
11:00 PM
Monday, 20th May 2024
11:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed; Mayor Making and AGM
Confirmed; Mayor Making and AGM
Date:
20 May 2024
20 May 2024
Location:
The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE
The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE
Meeting Attendees
Secretary
Laura Johnston
Senior Specialist (Democratic Services)
Expected
Member
Mayor of Eastleigh
Member
Deputy Mayor of Eastleigh
Member
Leader of the Council; Cabinet Member for Planning and Property
Member
Cabinet Member for Regeneration (north) and Social Policy
Member
Deputy Leader; Cabinet Member for Regeneration (south)
Member
Cabinet Member for Health and Social Policy
Member
Cabinet Member for Transport and Economy
Member
Cabinet Member for the Environment
Member
Councillor Karl Attrill
Hiltingbury
Present, as expected
Member
Leader of the Independent Group
Officer
Chief Executive
James Strachan
Expected
Officer
Health and Communities Partnership Manager
Andrew Saunders
Eastleigh Borogh Council
Expected
Officer
Anna Jaggers
Expected
Officer
Dee O'Rourke
Expected
Agenda
0
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Minutes
0
MAYOR MAKING
0
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
0
MAYOR MAKING
Minutes
1
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
2
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
You can submit questions in advance of the meeting to the following email address: democratic.services@eastleigh.gov.uk. The deadline for submissions is 12pm on Friday 17 May 2024. Please let us know if you wish to attend the meeting.
Minutes
There was no public participation on this occasion.
3
MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Minutes
The Mayor gave an overview of highlights in the civic calendar and reflected on his year as Mayor:
· The Mayor was delighted that Ahmad Tea based in Chandler’s Ford had been given the King’s Award for Enterprise for their sustainable development programmes. This prestigious award recognises the outstanding impact that they have delivered to improve the lives of communities in the UK and around the world.
· The Mayor and Mayoress had very much enjoyed attending engagements in the borough which included an Iftar event at Pavilion on the Park, Hamble Players Ghost Story Drama, Asian Welfare and Community Association (AWCA) Community Lunch, Hiltingbury Dog Show, Itchen Valley Country Park May Day Fayre, Fryern Funtasia and the Eastleigh Gurkha and Nepalese Association Day Out.
· The Mayor reflected that it had been a pleasure and a privilege to be the Mayor in the 50th year of Eastleigh Borough Council and to see the wonderful things that happened in the community.
· The Mayor wished the incoming Mayor every success in his Mayoral year.
The Mayor conducted a minute’s silence in memory of those friends and colleagues that were sadly lost during the Mayoral year:
· Mohammed Mossadaq – Citizen of Honour
· Andrew Wray – Alderman
· Zoe Walne – Eastleigh Borough Council Officer
The Mayor then noted the retiring Councillor and thanked them for their service to Eastleigh Borough Council. He also welcomed the new Borough Councillor, Karl Attrill.
· The Mayor was delighted that Ahmad Tea based in Chandler’s Ford had been given the King’s Award for Enterprise for their sustainable development programmes. This prestigious award recognises the outstanding impact that they have delivered to improve the lives of communities in the UK and around the world.
· The Mayor and Mayoress had very much enjoyed attending engagements in the borough which included an Iftar event at Pavilion on the Park, Hamble Players Ghost Story Drama, Asian Welfare and Community Association (AWCA) Community Lunch, Hiltingbury Dog Show, Itchen Valley Country Park May Day Fayre, Fryern Funtasia and the Eastleigh Gurkha and Nepalese Association Day Out.
· The Mayor reflected that it had been a pleasure and a privilege to be the Mayor in the 50th year of Eastleigh Borough Council and to see the wonderful things that happened in the community.
· The Mayor wished the incoming Mayor every success in his Mayoral year.
The Mayor conducted a minute’s silence in memory of those friends and colleagues that were sadly lost during the Mayoral year:
· Mohammed Mossadaq – Citizen of Honour
· Andrew Wray – Alderman
· Zoe Walne – Eastleigh Borough Council Officer
The Mayor then noted the retiring Councillor and thanked them for their service to Eastleigh Borough Council. He also welcomed the new Borough Councillor, Karl Attrill.
4
ELECTION OF MAYOR
To elect a Mayor to hold office until the annual meeting of the Council in 2025.
Minutes
RESOLVED –
That Councillor David Pragnell be elected Mayor of the Borough for the ensuing municipal year and until acceptance of office by his successor.
Councillor Pragnell then subscribed his declaration of acceptance of office. The new Mayoress, Mrs Jean Pragnell, was invested with her badge of office and the Mayor then addressed the Council.
That Councillor David Pragnell be elected Mayor of the Borough for the ensuing municipal year and until acceptance of office by his successor.
Councillor Pragnell then subscribed his declaration of acceptance of office. The new Mayoress, Mrs Jean Pragnell, was invested with her badge of office and the Mayor then addressed the Council.
5
VOTE OF THANKS
To record a vote of thanks to the retiring Mayor.
Minutes
RESOLVED –
That the best thanks of this Council be extended to Nick and Ann Couldrey for the admirable way in which they have carried out their duties of Mayor and Mayoress during the past year.
Nick Couldrey suitably replied to the vote of thanks. The Mayor and the Mayoress then presented badges to Ann and Nick Couldrey to mark their year of service to the Borough as Mayor and Mayoress.
That the best thanks of this Council be extended to Nick and Ann Couldrey for the admirable way in which they have carried out their duties of Mayor and Mayoress during the past year.
Nick Couldrey suitably replied to the vote of thanks. The Mayor and the Mayoress then presented badges to Ann and Nick Couldrey to mark their year of service to the Borough as Mayor and Mayoress.
6
ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR
To elect a Deputy Mayor to hold office until the annual meeting of the Council in 2025.
Minutes
RESOLVED –
That Councillor Janice Asman be elected Deputy Mayor of the Borough for the ensuing municipal year and until acceptance of office by her successor.
Councillor Asman then subscribed her declaration of acceptance of office.
That Councillor Janice Asman be elected Deputy Mayor of the Borough for the ensuing municipal year and until acceptance of office by her successor.
Councillor Asman then subscribed her declaration of acceptance of office.
7
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR'S CHAPLAIN
Minutes
The Mayor signified in writing the appointment of Reverend Hayley Richens as his Chaplain.
8
CONFERMENT OF HONORARY ALDERMAN
Minutes
The Chief Executive read the resolution of the Council that all former Councillors that had served as a Councillor for 12 years or longer and were not actively seeking re-election be formally invited to accept the award of Honorary Alderman.
The Mayor then conferred the title of Honorary Alderman on Roger Wood.
The Mayor then conferred the title of Honorary Alderman on Roger Wood.
9
MINUTES
To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Council meeting held on 26 February 2024.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes Public Pack, 26/02/2024 Council 09 May 2024
Minutes
RESOLVED -
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 February 2024 be agreed as a correct record.
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 26 February 2024 be agreed as a correct record.
10
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Councillors are invited to declare interests in relation to items of business on the agenda. Any interests declared will be recorded in the Minutes.
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest in relation to items of business on the agenda.
11
ELECTION RESULTS 2024
Attachments:
- Document Paper A Election Results 09 May 2024
Minutes
The Mayor reported the election results as stated in item 10 of the agenda.
12
APPOINTMENT OF LEADER OF THE COUNCIL
Attachments:
- Document Restricted enclosure 09 May 2024
Minutes
RESOLVED -
That Council approve the appointment of Councillor Keith House as Leader of the Council.
That Council approve the appointment of Councillor Keith House as Leader of the Council.
13
NUMBER OF PLACES ON COMMITTEES
Attachments:
- Document Restricted enclosure 09 May 2024
- Document 2024 Committee Places 09 May 2024
- Document Committee Places 09 May 2024
Minutes
Consideration was given to the number of places available on Committees, the scrutiny panel and other bodies (item 13).
RESOLVED -
That the number of places on Committees, the Scrutiny Panel and Other Bodies, be approved as set out in item 13 of the agenda:
Main Committee
Liberal Democrats
Conservatives
Independents
Total
Administration (7)
6
0
1
7
Audit & Resources (11)
10
0
1
9
Licensing (15)
13
0
2
15
Scrutiny Panel
Policy & Performance (11)
9
1
1
11
Other Panels
Staff & JE Appeals (4)
3
0
1
4
Airport Consultative (3)
3
0
0
3
Treasury Management (3)
3
0
0
3
Licensed Transport Forum (3)
3
0
0
3
Places Leisure (6)
5
0
1
6
RESOLVED -
That the number of places on Committees, the Scrutiny Panel and Other Bodies, be approved as set out in item 13 of the agenda:
Main Committee
Liberal Democrats
Conservatives
Independents
Total
Administration (7)
6
0
1
7
Audit & Resources (11)
10
0
1
9
Licensing (15)
13
0
2
15
Scrutiny Panel
Policy & Performance (11)
9
1
1
11
Other Panels
Staff & JE Appeals (4)
3
0
1
4
Airport Consultative (3)
3
0
0
3
Treasury Management (3)
3
0
0
3
Licensed Transport Forum (3)
3
0
0
3
Places Leisure (6)
5
0
1
6
14
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES AND SCRUTINY PANELS
Attachments:
- Document Restricted enclosure 09 May 2024
- Document Members of Committees 09 May 2024
- Document Members of Committees 09 May 2024
Minutes
RESOLVED –
That Councillors be appointed to Committees, Scrutiny Panel and other bodies for the year 2024/25 as set out in item 14 on the agenda, namely:
AREA COMMITTEES
BISHOPSTOKE, FAIR OAK AND HORTON HEATH
BURSLEDON, HAMBLE-LE-RICE AND HOUND
S Broomfield
A Craig
K Caws
M Cross
N Couldrey
S Holes
M Marsh
A Holland
L Parker-Jones
L Jarvis
G Tidridge
J O’Sullivan
CHANDLER’S FORD AND HILTINGBURY
EASTLEIGH
K Attrill
S Beer
M Attrill
P Bicknell
G Baker
A Bourne
A Broadhurst
B Dedhia
J Duguid
W Irish
D A Pragnell
D Mann
T Park
R Reynolds
C Spencer
HEDGE END, WEST END AND BOTLEY
J Asman
I Corben
B Du-Crow
C Garton
R Gomer
L Hadaway
K House
D Kinloch
R Kyrle
D R Pretty
B Tennent
J Welsh
OTHER MAIN BODIES
AUDIT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE (11)
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (7)
K Attrill
I Corben (Ch)
M Attrill
J Duguid
A Bourne (VCh)
S Holes
N Couldrey
K House (VCh)
L Hadaway
T Park
S Holes (Ch)
L Parker-Jones
T Park
D Pretty
D Pretty
R Reynolds
B Tennent
G Tidridge
LICENSING COMMITTEE (15)
BIFOHH
CFH
HEWEB
N Couldrey
M Attrill
J Asman
Karen Caws
G Baker
D Pretty
G Tidridge
A Broadhurst
J Welsh
BHH
ELAC
A Craig
W Irish
A Holland
T Park
J O’Sullivan
R Reynolds
PANELS
POLICY AND PERFORMANCE SCRUTINY PANEL (11)
J Asman
G Baker
S Beer (VCh)
A Broadhurst
S Broomfield
K Caws
R Gomer (Ch)
D Kinloch
D Pretty
R Reynolds
C Spencer
OTHER BODIES
STAFF AND JOB EVALUTATION APPEALS PANEL (4)
PLACES LEISURE EASTLEIGH CONSULTATIVE GROUP (5)
TREASURY MANAGEMENT MEMBERS REVIEW GROUP (3)
A Craig
A Bourne
P Bicknell
I Corben
A Broadhurst
I Corben
K House (Ch)
A Craig (Ch)
K House (Ch)
L Parker-Jones
W Irish
D Pragnell
HORTON HEATH DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
JOINT AREA COMMITTEE
J Asman
M Attrill
S Broomfield
A Bourne
N Couldrey
A Broadhurst
B Du-Crow
N Couldrey
R Gomer (Ch)
A Craig
M Marsh
C Garton
B Tennent (VCh)
R Gomer
J O’Sullivan (VCh)
L Parker-Jones
D Pretty (Ch)
R Reynolds
AIRPORT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (3)
To be confirmed at Cabinet
LICENSED TRANSPORT FORUM (3)
J Duguid (Ch)
W Irish
D Pretty
CABINET
Councillor Keith House – Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning
Councillor Ian Corben – Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration (South)
Councillor Paul Bicknell – Cabinet Member for Regeneration (North) and Social Policy
Councillor Tonia Craig – Cabinet Member for Health and Social Policy
Councillor Rupert Kyrle – Cabinet Member for Environment
Councillor James Duguid – Cabinet Member for Transport and Economy
That Councillors be appointed to Committees, Scrutiny Panel and other bodies for the year 2024/25 as set out in item 14 on the agenda, namely:
AREA COMMITTEES
BISHOPSTOKE, FAIR OAK AND HORTON HEATH
BURSLEDON, HAMBLE-LE-RICE AND HOUND
S Broomfield
A Craig
K Caws
M Cross
N Couldrey
S Holes
M Marsh
A Holland
L Parker-Jones
L Jarvis
G Tidridge
J O’Sullivan
CHANDLER’S FORD AND HILTINGBURY
EASTLEIGH
K Attrill
S Beer
M Attrill
P Bicknell
G Baker
A Bourne
A Broadhurst
B Dedhia
J Duguid
W Irish
D A Pragnell
D Mann
T Park
R Reynolds
C Spencer
HEDGE END, WEST END AND BOTLEY
J Asman
I Corben
B Du-Crow
C Garton
R Gomer
L Hadaway
K House
D Kinloch
R Kyrle
D R Pretty
B Tennent
J Welsh
OTHER MAIN BODIES
AUDIT AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE (11)
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (7)
K Attrill
I Corben (Ch)
M Attrill
J Duguid
A Bourne (VCh)
S Holes
N Couldrey
K House (VCh)
L Hadaway
T Park
S Holes (Ch)
L Parker-Jones
T Park
D Pretty
D Pretty
R Reynolds
B Tennent
G Tidridge
LICENSING COMMITTEE (15)
BIFOHH
CFH
HEWEB
N Couldrey
M Attrill
J Asman
Karen Caws
G Baker
D Pretty
G Tidridge
A Broadhurst
J Welsh
BHH
ELAC
A Craig
W Irish
A Holland
T Park
J O’Sullivan
R Reynolds
PANELS
POLICY AND PERFORMANCE SCRUTINY PANEL (11)
J Asman
G Baker
S Beer (VCh)
A Broadhurst
S Broomfield
K Caws
R Gomer (Ch)
D Kinloch
D Pretty
R Reynolds
C Spencer
OTHER BODIES
STAFF AND JOB EVALUTATION APPEALS PANEL (4)
PLACES LEISURE EASTLEIGH CONSULTATIVE GROUP (5)
TREASURY MANAGEMENT MEMBERS REVIEW GROUP (3)
A Craig
A Bourne
P Bicknell
I Corben
A Broadhurst
I Corben
K House (Ch)
A Craig (Ch)
K House (Ch)
L Parker-Jones
W Irish
D Pragnell
HORTON HEATH DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
JOINT AREA COMMITTEE
J Asman
M Attrill
S Broomfield
A Bourne
N Couldrey
A Broadhurst
B Du-Crow
N Couldrey
R Gomer (Ch)
A Craig
M Marsh
C Garton
B Tennent (VCh)
R Gomer
J O’Sullivan (VCh)
L Parker-Jones
D Pretty (Ch)
R Reynolds
AIRPORT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (3)
To be confirmed at Cabinet
LICENSED TRANSPORT FORUM (3)
J Duguid (Ch)
W Irish
D Pretty
CABINET
Councillor Keith House – Leader and Cabinet Member for Planning
Councillor Ian Corben – Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration (South)
Councillor Paul Bicknell – Cabinet Member for Regeneration (North) and Social Policy
Councillor Tonia Craig – Cabinet Member for Health and Social Policy
Councillor Rupert Kyrle – Cabinet Member for Environment
Councillor James Duguid – Cabinet Member for Transport and Economy
15
TO APPOINT CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS AS APPROPRIATE FOR THE YEAR 2024/25
Attachments:
- Document Restricted enclosure 09 May 2024
- Document Nominations of Chairs of Committees 09 May 2024
Minutes
RESOLVED –
That Chairs and Vice Chairs be appointed as set out in item 15 of the agenda, namely:
Main Bodies
Chair
Vice Chair
Administration Committee
I Corben
K House
Licensing Committee
J Asman
D Pretty
Audit & Resources Committee
S Holes
A Bourne
Policy & Performance Scrutiny Panel
R Gomer
S Beer
BHH LAC
A Craig
S Holes
BIFOHH LAC
L Parker-Jones
G Tidridge
CFH LAC
M Attrill
A Broadhurst
EASTLEIGH LAC
A Bourne
T Park
HEWEB LAC
C Garton
J Asman
Horton Heath Development Management
R Gomer
B Tennent
Joint Area Committee
D Pretty
J O’Sullivan
Chair
Staff Appeals & Job Evaluation Appeals Panel
K House
Places Leisure Consultative Group
A Craig
Treasury Management Members Review Group
K House
That Chairs and Vice Chairs be appointed as set out in item 15 of the agenda, namely:
Main Bodies
Chair
Vice Chair
Administration Committee
I Corben
K House
Licensing Committee
J Asman
D Pretty
Audit & Resources Committee
S Holes
A Bourne
Policy & Performance Scrutiny Panel
R Gomer
S Beer
BHH LAC
A Craig
S Holes
BIFOHH LAC
L Parker-Jones
G Tidridge
CFH LAC
M Attrill
A Broadhurst
EASTLEIGH LAC
A Bourne
T Park
HEWEB LAC
C Garton
J Asman
Horton Heath Development Management
R Gomer
B Tennent
Joint Area Committee
D Pretty
J O’Sullivan
Chair
Staff Appeals & Job Evaluation Appeals Panel
K House
Places Leisure Consultative Group
A Craig
Treasury Management Members Review Group
K House
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