Eastleigh Borough Council
Councillors:
38
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Committees:
17
Meetings (2025):
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Meeting
Council - Eastleigh
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Monday, 22nd May 2023
7:00 PM
Monday, 22nd May 2023
7:00 PM
End:
Monday, 22nd May 2023
11:00 PM
Monday, 22nd May 2023
11:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Monday, 22nd May 2023
7:00 PM
Monday, 22nd May 2023
7:00 PM
Finished:
Monday, 22nd May 2023
12:31 AM
Monday, 22nd May 2023
12:31 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed; Mayor Making and AGM
Confirmed; Mayor Making and AGM
Date:
22 May 2023
22 May 2023
Location:
The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE
The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE
Meeting Attendees
Member
Deputy Mayor of Eastleigh
Member
Leader of the Independent Group
Member
Cabinet Member for Transport and Economy
Member
Leader of the Council; Cabinet Member for Planning and Property
Secretary
Laura Johnston
Senior Specialist (Democratic Services)
Expected
Member
Deputy Leader; Cabinet Member for Regeneration (south)
Member
Cabinet Member for the Environment
Officer
Chief Executive
James Strachan
Expected
Officer
Health and Communities Partnership Manager
Andrew Saunders
Eastleigh Borogh Council
Expected
Member
Mayor of Eastleigh
Member
Cabinet Member for Regeneration (north) and Social Policy
Member
Cabinet Member for Health and Social Policy
Agenda
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 19 May 2023.
Please let us know if you wish to attend the meeting. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS.
Please let us know if you wish to attend the meeting. PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND IF YOU HAVE ANY COVID-19 SYMPTOMS.
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:
· Since the last meeting the Mayor and Mayoress had attended Fryern Funtasia, a community event, with many familiar faces.
· The main focus of the events of the last month had been the Coronation and they had attended an event at Pavilion on the Park to celebrate
· The Mayor had been delighted to work with the Asian Welfare and Cultural Association (AWCA) to put on a Community Lunch over the Coronation weekend. Over 500 delicious meals were served and the volunteers from the AWCA and Eastleigh Rotary Club did an amazing job. There was also fantastic support from the Eastleigh Gurkha and Nepalese Association (EGNA), Age Concern, Eastleigh BID and a local band, Saxophony.
· The Mayor was pleased to present Local Hero Awards to people who had set-up Eastleigh Community Aid to recognise their outstanding contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative set-up a group to recruit volunteers to shop, collect medication and befriend people. The group helped hundreds of residents and was a lifeline for many vulnerable people.
· The Mayor noted the great volunteering work he had witnessed during his Mayoral year.
The Mayor conducted a minutes silence in memory of those friends and colleagues that were sadly lost during the Mayoral year:
· Roy Sollitt – Past Mayor’s Escort 2001/2002 and 2017/2018
· Patrick Hallifax – Past Mayor 1979/1980
· Ray Jones – Past Mayor’s Escort 1994/1995
· Angela Roling – Former Councillor and Alderman
· Dennis Tranah – Deputy Town Clerk and Town Clerk of Eastleigh Urban Council 1954 to 1974 and Chief Executive of Eastleigh Borough Council 1974-1985
· Mary Stallard – Past Mayoress 1960/1961
The Mayor then noted the retiring Councillors and thanked them for their service to Eastleigh Borough Council. He also welcomed the new Borough Councillors:
· George Baker for Chandler’s Ford
· Karen Caws for Bishopstoke
· Barry Du-Crow for West End South
· Alison Holland for Hamble and Netley
· Jane O’Sullivan for Bursledon and Hound North
· Rosemary Reynolds for Eastleigh North
The Mayor also congratulated the newly elected Parish Councillors for the Borough of Eastleigh.
· Since the last meeting the Mayor and Mayoress had attended Fryern Funtasia, a community event, with many familiar faces.
· The main focus of the events of the last month had been the Coronation and they had attended an event at Pavilion on the Park to celebrate
· The Mayor had been delighted to work with the Asian Welfare and Cultural Association (AWCA) to put on a Community Lunch over the Coronation weekend. Over 500 delicious meals were served and the volunteers from the AWCA and Eastleigh Rotary Club did an amazing job. There was also fantastic support from the Eastleigh Gurkha and Nepalese Association (EGNA), Age Concern, Eastleigh BID and a local band, Saxophony.
· The Mayor was pleased to present Local Hero Awards to people who had set-up Eastleigh Community Aid to recognise their outstanding contribution during the Covid-19 pandemic. The initiative set-up a group to recruit volunteers to shop, collect medication and befriend people. The group helped hundreds of residents and was a lifeline for many vulnerable people.
· The Mayor noted the great volunteering work he had witnessed during his Mayoral year.
The Mayor conducted a minutes silence in memory of those friends and colleagues that were sadly lost during the Mayoral year:
· Roy Sollitt – Past Mayor’s Escort 2001/2002 and 2017/2018
· Patrick Hallifax – Past Mayor 1979/1980
· Ray Jones – Past Mayor’s Escort 1994/1995
· Angela Roling – Former Councillor and Alderman
· Dennis Tranah – Deputy Town Clerk and Town Clerk of Eastleigh Urban Council 1954 to 1974 and Chief Executive of Eastleigh Borough Council 1974-1985
· Mary Stallard – Past Mayoress 1960/1961
The Mayor then noted the retiring Councillors and thanked them for their service to Eastleigh Borough Council. He also welcomed the new Borough Councillors:
· George Baker for Chandler’s Ford
· Karen Caws for Bishopstoke
· Barry Du-Crow for West End South
· Alison Holland for Hamble and Netley
· Jane O’Sullivan for Bursledon and Hound North
· Rosemary Reynolds for Eastleigh North
The Mayor also congratulated the newly elected Parish Councillors for the Borough of Eastleigh.
4
ELECTION OF MAYOR
Minutes
RESOLVED –
That Councillor Nick Couldrey be elected Mayor of the Borough for the ensuing municipal year and until acceptance of office by his successor.
Councillor Couldrey then subscribed his declaration of acceptance of office. The new Mayoress, Mrs Ann Couldrey, was invested with her badge of office and the Mayor then addressed the Council.
That Councillor Nick Couldrey be elected Mayor of the Borough for the ensuing municipal year and until acceptance of office by his successor.
Councillor Couldrey then subscribed his declaration of acceptance of office. The new Mayoress, Mrs Ann Couldrey, was invested with her badge of office and the Mayor then addressed the Council.
5
VOTE OF THANKS
Minutes
RESOLVED –
That the best thanks of this Council be extended to Adam and Alison Manning for the admirable way in which they have carried out their duties of Mayor and Mayoress during the past year.
Adam Manning suitably replied to the vote of thanks. The Mayor and the Mayoress then presented badges to Adam and Alison Manning to mark their year of service to the Borough as Mayor and Mayoress.
That the best thanks of this Council be extended to Adam and Alison Manning for the admirable way in which they have carried out their duties of Mayor and Mayoress during the past year.
Adam Manning suitably replied to the vote of thanks. The Mayor and the Mayoress then presented badges to Adam and Alison Manning to mark their year of service to the Borough as Mayor and Mayoress.
6
ELECTION OF DEPUTY MAYOR
Minutes
RESOLVED –
That Councillor David Pragnell be elected Deputy 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.
That Councillor David Pragnell be elected Deputy 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.
7
CITIZEN OF HONOUR PRESENTATION
Minutes
The Chief Executive read the resolution of the Council on 27 February 2023 that:
The title of Citizen of Honour be conferred upon Val Down for voluntary work with Eastleigh Rotary Club, Mohammed Mossadaq for voluntary work with the Asian Welfare and Cultural Association and for promoting inclusion and diversity and Steve Smith for voluntary work with One Community.
The title of Citizen of Honour was then presented to Val Down and Steve Smith. Mohammed Mossadaq was unable to attend the meeting and would receive his award at a later date.
The title of Citizen of Honour be conferred upon Val Down for voluntary work with Eastleigh Rotary Club, Mohammed Mossadaq for voluntary work with the Asian Welfare and Cultural Association and for promoting inclusion and diversity and Steve Smith for voluntary work with One Community.
The title of Citizen of Honour was then presented to Val Down and Steve Smith. Mohammed Mossadaq was unable to attend the meeting and would receive his award at a later date.
8
MINUTES
To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the Council meeting held on 27 Februrary 2023.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes Public Pack, 27/02/2023 Council 12 May 2023
Minutes
RESOLVED -
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 February 2023 be agreed as a correct record.
That the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 February 2023 be agreed as a correct record.
9
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.
10
ELECTION RESULTS 2023
Attachments:
- Document Paper A Election Results 12 May 2023
Minutes
The Mayor reported the election results as stated in paper A in item 10 of the agenda.
11
NUMBER OF PLACES ON COMMITTEES
Attachments:
- Document Paper B - Places on Committees 12 May 2023
Minutes
Consideration was given to the number of places available on Committees, the scrutiny panel and other bodies (Paper B, item 11).
RESOLVED -
That the number of places on Committees, the Scrutiny Panel and Other Bodies, be indicated in Paper B in item 11 of the agenda:
Main Committee
Liberal Democrats
Conservatives
Independents
Total
Administration (7)
6
0
1
7
Audit & Resources (10)
9
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 indicated in Paper B in item 11 of the agenda:
Main Committee
Liberal Democrats
Conservatives
Independents
Total
Administration (7)
6
0
1
7
Audit & Resources (10)
9
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
12
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES AND SCRUTINY PANELS
Attachments:
- Document Paper C MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES 12 May 2023
Minutes
RESOLVED –
That Councillors be appointed to Committees, Scrutiny Panel and other bodies for the year 2023/24 as set out in item 12 on the agenda, namely:
AREA COMMITTEES
BISHOPSTOKE, FAIR OAK AND HORTON HEATH
BURSLEDON, HAMBLE-LE-RICE AND HOUND
S Broomfield
T 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
M Attrill
S Beer
G Baker
P Bicknell
A Broadhurst
A Bourne
A Buckley
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 (10)
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (7)
M Attrill
I Corben (Ch)
G Baker
J Duguid
S Beer
S Holes
A Bourne (VCh)
K House (VCh)
L Hadaway
T Park
S Holes (Ch)
L Parker-Jones
W Irish
D Pretty
T Park
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
T 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
B Dedhia
R Gomer (Ch)
D Kinloch
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)
T Craig
A Bourne
P Bicknell
I Corben
A Broadhurst
I Corben
K House (Ch)
T Craig (Ch)
K House (Ch)
L Parker-Jones
W Irish
D Pragnell
HORTON HEATH DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
J Asman
S Broomfield
N Couldrey
B Du-Crow
R Gomer (Ch)
M Marsh
B Tennent (VCh)
AIRPORT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (3)
To be confirmed at Cabinet on 15 June 2023.
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 2023/24 as set out in item 12 on the agenda, namely:
AREA COMMITTEES
BISHOPSTOKE, FAIR OAK AND HORTON HEATH
BURSLEDON, HAMBLE-LE-RICE AND HOUND
S Broomfield
T 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
M Attrill
S Beer
G Baker
P Bicknell
A Broadhurst
A Bourne
A Buckley
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 (10)
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE (7)
M Attrill
I Corben (Ch)
G Baker
J Duguid
S Beer
S Holes
A Bourne (VCh)
K House (VCh)
L Hadaway
T Park
S Holes (Ch)
L Parker-Jones
W Irish
D Pretty
T Park
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
T 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
B Dedhia
R Gomer (Ch)
D Kinloch
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)
T Craig
A Bourne
P Bicknell
I Corben
A Broadhurst
I Corben
K House (Ch)
T Craig (Ch)
K House (Ch)
L Parker-Jones
W Irish
D Pragnell
HORTON HEATH DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
J Asman
S Broomfield
N Couldrey
B Du-Crow
R Gomer (Ch)
M Marsh
B Tennent (VCh)
AIRPORT CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE (3)
To be confirmed at Cabinet on 15 June 2023.
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
13
TO APPOINT CHAIRS AND VICE CHAIRS AS APPROPRIATE FOR THE YEAR 2023/24
Attachments:
- Document Paper D Nominations of Chairs of Committees 12 May 2023
Minutes
RESOLVED –
That Chairs and Vice Chairs be appointed as set out in item 13 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
T Craig
S Holes
BIFOHH LAC
L Parker-Jones
G Tidridge
CFH LAC
A Broadhurst
M Attrill
EASTLEIGH LAC
A Bourne
T Park
HEWEB LAC
C Garton
J Asman
Horton Heath Development Management
R Gomer
B Tennent
Chair
Staff Appeals & Job Evaluation Appeals Panel
K House
Places Leisure Consultative Group
T Craig
Treasury Management Members Review Group
K House
That Chairs and Vice Chairs be appointed as set out in item 13 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
T Craig
S Holes
BIFOHH LAC
L Parker-Jones
G Tidridge
CFH LAC
A Broadhurst
M Attrill
EASTLEIGH LAC
A Bourne
T Park
HEWEB LAC
C Garton
J Asman
Horton Heath Development Management
R Gomer
B Tennent
Chair
Staff Appeals & Job Evaluation Appeals Panel
K House
Places Leisure Consultative Group
T Craig
Treasury Management Members Review Group
K House
14
UPDATES TO THE CONSTITUTION
Attachments:
- Document Updates to the Constitution - Report 12 May 2023
- Document Updates to the Constitution - Appendix 1 12 May 2023
- Document Updates to the Constitution - Appendix 2 12 May 2023
- Document 22.05.23 - Supplementary Recommendation 12 May 2023
Minutes
Consideration was given to the report of the Monitoring Officer which outlined the annual review and updates to the Constitution, including two additional recommendations, published in a supplementary agenda on 22 May 2022 (item 14).
RESOLVED –
That Council approved the proposed amendments to the Constitution as set out in appendix 1 and the supplementary agenda pack published on 22 May 2022.
RESOLVED –
That Council approved the proposed amendments to the Constitution as set out in appendix 1 and the supplementary agenda pack published on 22 May 2022.
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