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River Hamble Harbour Management Committee - Hampshire

Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Friday, 8th December 2023
10:00 AM
End:
Friday, 8th December 2023
2:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Friday, 8th December 2023
12:00 AM
Finished:
Friday, 8th December 2023
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
08 Dec 2023
Location:
Victory Hall, 27 Warsash Road, Warsash, SO31 9HW
Meeting Attendees
Councillor Wayne Irish photo
Liberal Democrats Deputy
Councillor Wayne Irish

Liberal Democrat

Not required

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Councillor Rod Cooper photo
Committee Member
Councillor Rod Cooper

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Pamela Bryant photo
Conservative Deputy
Councillor Pamela Bryant

Conservative

Not required

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Councillor Steven Broomfield photo
Conservative Deputy
Councillor Steven Broomfield

Conservative

Present, as substitute

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Councillor Tonia Craig photo
Liberal Democrats Deputy
Councillor Tonia Craig

Liberal Democrat

Not required

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Councillor Alexis McEvoy photo
Committee Member
Councillor Alexis McEvoy

Independent

Present, as expected

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Councillor Pal Hayre photo
Vice-Chairman
Councillor Pal Hayre

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Graham Burgess photo
Committee Member
Councillor Graham Burgess

Conservative

Apologies, sent representative

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Councillor Rupert Kyrle photo
Committee Member
Councillor Rupert Kyrle

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Stephen Philpott photo
Committee Member
Councillor Stephen Philpott

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Lance Quantrill photo
Committee Member
Councillor Lance Quantrill

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Committee Member
Councillor Barry Dunning

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Co-opted Member
Councillor Vivian Achwal

Winchester City Council

Present, as expected

Co-opted Member
Captain Steven Masters

Associated British Ports

Present, as expected

Co-opted Member
Borough Councillor
Councillor Joanne Burton

Fareham Borough Council

Present, as expected

Co-opted Member
Councillor Steve Holes

Eastleigh Borough Council

Present, as expected

Co-opted Deputy
Councillor Frair Burgess

Fareham Borough Council

Not required

Co-opted Member
Ian Cooke

British Marine

Absent

Co-opted Member
Gordon Craigen

Association of River Hamble Yacht Clubs

Absent

Co-opted Member
John Selby

Royal Yachting Association

Present, as expected

Co-opted Deputy
Councillor Jonathan Williams

Winchester City Council

Not required

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Committee Member
Councillor Mark Cooper

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Co-opted Member
River Hamble Marina and Boatyard Operators’ Association
Ben Lippiett

River Hamble Marina and Boatyard Operators’ Association

Present, as expected

Agenda
1 Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes Apologies were noted from Cllr Burgess with Cllr Broomfield deputising.
2 Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes The Chairman noted that there would be a presentation by Southern Water at the next meeting in March and that the item on the Terms of Reference was withdrawn.

He welcomed Ben Lippiett to his first meeting, representing boatyard and marina operators.
3 Declarations of interest
All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code.  Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
Minutes Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Personal interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.

Interests were declared as follows:

Cllr R Tayor – Berth holder, RYA member

Cllrs Lumby, Dunning and Capt S Masters – RYA membership
4 Deputations
To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.
Minutes There were no deputations.
5 Minutes of the previous meeting held on 15 September 2023
To approve the minutes of the Committee held on 15 September.
Attachments:
Minutes The minutes of the meeting held on 15 September were approved subject to the following amendments:

Cllr S Holes was present

Apologies for absence referred to Cllr M Cooper
6 Terms of Reference - update
To review the Terms of Reference of the Management Committee.
Attachments:
Minutes This item was withdrawn.
7 Marine Director and Harbour Master's Report and Current Issues
To receive the report of the Harbour Master.
Minutes The Committee received a report and supplementary update from the Director of Universal Services and presented by the Marine Director formally recording RHHA patrol operations and informing the Duty Holder of significant events and trends having a bearing on the Marine Safety Management System.

The ongoing Warsash bridge repair work was highlighted, re-sheath ten supporting piles. This work will extend the life of the Bridge by an estimated 50 years and negate the requirement for full and more expensive replacement at its forecast end of life in 2032.

RESOLVED that Committee supports the contents of this report to the Harbour Board.
8 Environmental Update
To receive the Environmental Update on the environmental management of the Hamble Estuary between September and November 2023.
Attachments:
Minutes The Committee received the report from the Director of Universal Services presented by the Environment Development Manager.  The M27 bridge drainage was highlighted the the current position from Highways England was detailed. The concern remained that drainage from the bridge was direct into the river with no interception.

On the Solent Oyster Restoration Project, the Blue Marine Foundation is preparing the final cut of its film about the creation of the Solent’s new native oyster beds. The film features the Hamble site and interviews with RHHA staff and was expected to be available in March.
9 River Hamble 2023-24 Forecast Outturn and 2024-25 Budget
To present the 2023/24 outturn forecast as at the end of September 2023 and the proposed 2024/25 budget.
Minutes The Committee received the report from the Director of Corporate Operations and Director of Universal Services presemted by the Senior Finance Business Partnerpresenting the 2023/24 outturn forecast as at the end of September 2023 and the proposed 2024/25 forward budget.

There was a £29k surplus.  In general, visitor income was up. Gross spending was £700k.  The reported change in spending on environmental matters was a coding difference only.  The report described the reserves position; the Asset Replacement Reserve was planned to be at £290.5k by 31 March 2025.

The operation of the customer payment system was explained by the Harbour Master.  It was noted that forecast increases in costs were being factored in to the financial planning.

RESOLVED That

1. the projected outturn for the 2023/24 financial year is noted.

2. the proposed forward budget is supported by the River Hamble Harbour

Management Committee and submitted to the River Hamble Harbour Board

for approval.

3. the requirement to use the Revenue Reserve (RR) to ensure the full

annual transfer to the Asset Replacement Reserve (ARR) can be made in

both the current and forward year is noted.

4. the balances held within the reserves and the position on the reserve

balances are noted.
10 Review of Fees & Charges
To summarise a review of fees and charges applicable to the River Hamble.
Attachments:
Minutes The Committee received a report from the Director of Universal Services presented by the Marine Director summarising a review of fees and charges applicable to the River Hamble. It was noted that the report did not cover Harbour Dues for privately owned leisure vessels, which have been reviewed separately and increased by 3%.

The Marine Director stated that the range of fees were competiive and attractive to users and also reflected the costs of service provision.

RECOMMENDED that the Harbour Board approval of the fees and charges set out below and to advertise them on the River Hamble Harbour Authority’s website.
11 Forward Plan
To present the agenda plan for meetings of the Committee in 2024.

Dates of future meetings:

22 March, 14 June, 20 September
Minutes The Committee received and agreed the Forward Plan.
Previous Meetings
Meeting

21st Feb 2025

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Meeting

20th Dec 2024

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

20th Sep 2024

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

14th Jun 2024

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

22nd Mar 2024

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

8th Dec 2023

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

15th Sep 2023

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

16th Jun 2023

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

10th Mar 2023

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

9th Dec 2022

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Future Meetings
Meeting

13th Jun 2025

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

19th Sep 2025

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

19th Dec 2025

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

Meeting

13th Mar 2026

River Hamble Harbour Management Committee

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