Hart Borough Council
Councillors:
33
Wards:
11
Committees:
14
Meetings (2025):
61
Meetings (2024):
60
Meeting
Cabinet - Hart
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 10th July 2025
7:00 PM
Thursday, 10th July 2025
7:00 PM
End:
Thursday, 10th July 2025
11:00 PM
Thursday, 10th July 2025
11:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
10 Jul 2025
10 Jul 2025
Location:
Council Chamber
Council Chamber
Meeting Attendees
Officer
Chief Executive
Daryl Phillips
In attendance
Deputy Leader
Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder - Finance
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder - Digital and Communications
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder - Community Safety and Regulatory Services
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder - Development Management
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder - Climate Change and Corporate Services
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder - Housing and Community Services
Officer
Committee and Member Services Manager
Sharon Black
Democratic Services
In attendance
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder - Planning Policy
Officer
Contracts & Procurement Manager; Monitoring Officer
Ashley Grist
In attendance
Officer
Digital, Customer & Change Manager
Steven Bennett
In attendance
Officer
Biodiversity Officer
Mike Barry
In attendance
Officer
Planning Policy - Strategic & Corporate Projects Manager
Christine Tetlow
In attendance
Officer
Sustainability & Climate Change Officer
Liz Vango-Smith
In attendance
Officer
UKSPF Senior Project Officer
Paula Stephenson
In attendance
Agenda
1
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 5 June 2025 are attached for confirmation and signature as a correct record.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes of Previous Meeting 02 Jul 2025
2
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence from Members*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they will be absent.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they will be absent.
3
Declarations of Interest
To declare disclosable pecuniary, and any other interests*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they may have an interest to declare.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services in advance of the meeting as soon as they become aware they may have an interest to declare.
4
Chair's Announcements
5
Public Participation (Items Pertaining to the Agenda)
Anyone wishing to make a statement to the Committee should contact Committee Services at least two clear working days prior to the meeting. Further information can be found
online.
online.
6
Repair and Maintenance of Sandy Lane Ditch
To seek Cabinet approval for the release of funds for ongoing maintenance and repair works along the length of the Sandy Lane Ditch.
Recommendation
Cabinet is asked to agree to the release of up to £75,000 capital funding for further repair and maintenance works to the Sandy Lane Ditch.
Recommendation
Cabinet is asked to agree to the release of up to £75,000 capital funding for further repair and maintenance works to the Sandy Lane Ditch.
Attachments:
- Document Repair and Maintenance of Sandy Lane Ditch 02 Jul 2025
7
Q4 Performance Plan Outturn
To update Cabinet on the Council’s performance indicator results of 2024/25 (1 April 2024 – 31 March 2025).
Recommendation
That the performance indicator report for 2024/25 is noted.
Recommendation
That the performance indicator report for 2024/25 is noted.
Attachments:
- Document 20250702105234_002097_0002593_ReportTemplateNovember24AllCommitteesFinal 02 Jul 2025
8
Corporate Peer Challenge Review Report
This report confirms the receipt of the Local Government Association (LGA) 2025 Corporate Peer Challenge (CPC) feedback report for Hart District Council. It summarises the purpose of the CPC, the overall findings, and the recommendations made. It also outlines the proposed next steps, including the preparation of an action plan to be reviewed by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee before its adoption by Cabinet in September.
Recommendation
Cabinet is recommended to:
a) Note the receipt of the LGA 2025 Corporate Peer Challenge Feedback report.
b) Endorse the preparation of an action plan in response to the report’s recommendations.
c) Agree that the draft action plan be referred to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee before its adoption by Cabinet in September
Recommendation
Cabinet is recommended to:
a) Note the receipt of the LGA 2025 Corporate Peer Challenge Feedback report.
b) Endorse the preparation of an action plan in response to the report’s recommendations.
c) Agree that the draft action plan be referred to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee before its adoption by Cabinet in September
Attachments:
- Document Corporate Peer Challenge Review Report 02 Jul 2025
- Document Peer Challenge recommendations 02 Jul 2025
9
Climate Change updated and request for funding allocations for projects to deliver Action Plan
To update the committee on the progress made with the climate change action plan from December 2024 to May 2025, including measured greenhouse gas emissions, and to seek approval to update the climate action plan.
To gain Cabinet’s decision on next steps for the heat pump project.
Recommendation
Cabinet is requested to agree the following recommendations:
i. To note the climate change action plan update (Appendix 1) and emissions report (Appendix 2).
ii. To approve the revised climate change action plan and revised delivery date to 2029 (Appendix 3a and 3b).
iii. To approve the building priorities list included in Appendix 3b and delegate authority to the Director of Corporate Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, to vary this list to ensure compliance with regulations and corporate strategy in the future.
iv. To approve the continuation of the capital project to install heat pumps at Frogmore Leisure Centre to replace the existing gas boiler for heating system, part-funded from the government’s public sector decarbonisation scheme phase 3c.
To gain Cabinet’s decision on next steps for the heat pump project.
Recommendation
Cabinet is requested to agree the following recommendations:
i. To note the climate change action plan update (Appendix 1) and emissions report (Appendix 2).
ii. To approve the revised climate change action plan and revised delivery date to 2029 (Appendix 3a and 3b).
iii. To approve the building priorities list included in Appendix 3b and delegate authority to the Director of Corporate Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Climate Change, to vary this list to ensure compliance with regulations and corporate strategy in the future.
iv. To approve the continuation of the capital project to install heat pumps at Frogmore Leisure Centre to replace the existing gas boiler for heating system, part-funded from the government’s public sector decarbonisation scheme phase 3c.
Attachments:
- Document Cabinet report - Climate Change Programme Six Monthly Update July 2025 02 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 1 - climate change action plan 2023-2027 (1) 02 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 2 - Climate Change Emissions Report_May 2025 02 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 3a - climate action plan review_May 2025 FINAL (1) 02 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 3b - council building priorities (1) 02 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 4 - Climate Change Programme Expenditure Summary_May 2025 02 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 5 - Details about Frogmore Leisure Centre heat pump 02 Jul 2025
10
UK Shared Prosperity Fund - Revised 2025/26 Project and Financial Plan
Hart District Council (HDC) has been granted£327k through the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) to fund projects in 2025/26. This report proposes a revision to the financial plan for the 2025/26 funding, which was approved by Cabinet in March.
Recommendation
That Cabinet is requested to approve:
The updated 2025/26 UKSPF financial plan set out in Appendix 1.
Recommendation
That Cabinet is requested to approve:
The updated 2025/26 UKSPF financial plan set out in Appendix 1.
Attachments:
- Document 25 07 10 Cabinet Report UK SPF 02 Jul 2025
- Document 25 07 10 Appendix 1 - UKSPF Financial Plan (1) 02 Jul 2025
11
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
The purpose of this report is to update on the latest position regarding the Hampshire 12 and the northern Hampshire authority engagement proposals, confirming the current stage of the project, next steps, KPMG’s role, and financial implications for Hart District Council. This report, however, does not address issues associated with preferred options. This work is still ongoing and also subject to a public engagement exercise. That outcome will be subject to separate reports in September
Recommendation
The Cabinet is recommended to agree on the following:
i. To fund the current Hampshire and Solent local government reorganisation work from the 2024/2025 underspend, approving a further £150k budget
ii. To agree to the continuation of the joint strategic partnership that is being developed between Hart, Rushmoor, and Basingstoke & Deane councils.
iii. To agree to closer working with Rushmoor, where Rushmoor can provide direct LGR and project management support to Hart, while also exploring the opportunities for further shared service arrangements, to be funded from the additional budget approved in (i) above.
Recommendation
The Cabinet is recommended to agree on the following:
i. To fund the current Hampshire and Solent local government reorganisation work from the 2024/2025 underspend, approving a further £150k budget
ii. To agree to the continuation of the joint strategic partnership that is being developed between Hart, Rushmoor, and Basingstoke & Deane councils.
iii. To agree to closer working with Rushmoor, where Rushmoor can provide direct LGR and project management support to Hart, while also exploring the opportunities for further shared service arrangements, to be funded from the additional budget approved in (i) above.
Attachments:
- Document Local Government Reorganisation Project Funding Update 02 Jul 2025
12
Cabinet Work Programme
To consider and amend the Cabinet Work Programme.
Attachments:
- Document 25 07 10 Cabinet Work Programme V3 02 Jul 2025
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