Hart Borough Council
Councillors:
32
Wards:
11
Committees:
14
Meetings (2025):
65
Meetings (2024):
60
Meeting
Cabinet - Hart
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 2nd October 2025
7:00 PM
Thursday, 2nd October 2025
7:00 PM
End:
Thursday, 2nd October 2025
11:00 PM
Thursday, 2nd October 2025
11:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
02 Oct 2025
02 Oct 2025
Location:
Council Chamber
Council Chamber
Meeting Attendees
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
Chief Executive
Daryl Phillips
Expected
Officer
Committee and Member Services Manager
Sharon Black
Democratic Services
Expected
Committee Member
Portfolio Holder - Planning Policy
Officer
Environmental Promotions - Service Manager
Adam Green
Expected
Officer
Community Partnerships & Projects Officer
Nicola Jenkins
Expected
Officer
Biodiversity Officer
Mike Barry
Expected
Agenda
1
Minutes of the Previous Meeting
The minutes of the meeting held on 16 September 2025 are attached for confirmation and signature as a correct record.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes of Previous Meeting 24 Sep 2025
2
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence from Members*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee services before the meeting as soon as they know they will be absent.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee services before the meeting as soon as they know they will be absent.
3
Declarations of Interest
To declare disclosable pecuniary, and any other interests*.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services before the meeting as soon as they know they may have an interest to declare.
*Note: Members are asked to email Committee Services before the meeting as soon as they know they may have an interest to declare.
4
Chair's Announcements
5
Public Participation (Items on to the Agenda)
Anyone wishing to make a statement to the Committee should contact Committee Services at least two clear working days before the meeting. Further information can be found
online.
online.
6
Plan for Fleet Pond
Cabinet to consider the adoption of the Fleet Pond Enhancement Plan to inform “Our Plan for Fleet Pond” and future works to Fleet Pond Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
Recommendation
Cabinet is requested to approve the following recommendations
Agree to the long-term programme of works and improvement projects at Fleet Pond SSSI as detailed in the Fleet Pond Enhancement Plan 2025. Release of the existing, and allocation of future, Section 106 contributions specific to Fleet Pond mitigation and enhancement as agreed in Hartland Village planning application (17/00471/OUT), and additional ring-fenced grant funding for mitigation of historic water company impacts, to be used in line with the programme of works set out in the Fleet Pond Enhancement Plan. That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Communities and the Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Countryside and Finance, to fund the plan projects subject to detailed costings being agreed upon at project level and funding availability in line with the above S106 trigger points and grant funding bids.
Recommendation
Cabinet is requested to approve the following recommendations
Agree to the long-term programme of works and improvement projects at Fleet Pond SSSI as detailed in the Fleet Pond Enhancement Plan 2025. Release of the existing, and allocation of future, Section 106 contributions specific to Fleet Pond mitigation and enhancement as agreed in Hartland Village planning application (17/00471/OUT), and additional ring-fenced grant funding for mitigation of historic water company impacts, to be used in line with the programme of works set out in the Fleet Pond Enhancement Plan. That authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Communities and the Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Countryside and Finance, to fund the plan projects subject to detailed costings being agreed upon at project level and funding availability in line with the above S106 trigger points and grant funding bids.
Attachments:
- Document FPEP - Oct Cabinet 24 Sep 2025
- Document FPEP - Appendix 1 - Executive Summary 24 Sep 2025
- Document FPEP - Appendix 2 - Financial Summary 24 Sep 2025
7
Citizens' Advice Hart Hardship Project
Cabinet is asked to consider allocating funds from Community Hardship Reserve to fund the proposals set out in the appendix provided by Citizens Advice Hart. This proposal requests funding for an outreach worker and volunteer training to take Citizens Advice services into the community, advising residents struggling with debt due to the continuing of cost-of-living issues.
Recommendation
Cabinet is requested to agree the following recommendations:
i. release of £43,189 from the Community Hardship Reserve to Citizens Advice Hart as outlined in this report.
Recommendation
Cabinet is requested to agree the following recommendations:
i. release of £43,189 from the Community Hardship Reserve to Citizens Advice Hart as outlined in this report.
Attachments:
- Document Citizens Advice Hart Funding Request 24 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix 1 Hardship grant request 24 Sep 2025
- Document Appendix 2 CA Cost of Living Report Q1 25 26 24 Sep 2025
8
Cost of Living Grant
Cabinet is requested to consider allocating funds to support a cost of living grant for community organisations.
Recommendation
Cabinet is requested to agree the release of £40,000 from the £268,626.38 Community Recovery Reserve to fund a cost of living support grant for community organisations.
Recommendation
Cabinet is requested to agree the release of £40,000 from the £268,626.38 Community Recovery Reserve to fund a cost of living support grant for community organisations.
Attachments:
- Document Cost of Living Support Grant 24 Sep 2025
9
Development Management Resources 2025/26
To seek Cabinet approval to invest excess income from planning fees in 2025/26 to enhance staff resources within the Development Management team, aiming to meet demand and improve service quality.
Recommendation
Cabinet is requested to agree on the following recommendations:
i. Increase the pre-application advice fees to cost recovery level, with the authority to agree on exact amounts delegated to the Development Manager
ii. To endorse the continued utilisation of Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) to enhance the quality, efficiency, and transparency in processing complex or large-scale planning applications, and to approve that any revenue generated through PPAs is reinvested into the Development Management team
iii. That up to £100k of the 2025/26 forecast above-budget planning income is spent on additional Development Management staff resources to process the increased caseload and large applications
Recommendation
Cabinet is requested to agree on the following recommendations:
i. Increase the pre-application advice fees to cost recovery level, with the authority to agree on exact amounts delegated to the Development Manager
ii. To endorse the continued utilisation of Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) to enhance the quality, efficiency, and transparency in processing complex or large-scale planning applications, and to approve that any revenue generated through PPAs is reinvested into the Development Management team
iii. That up to £100k of the 2025/26 forecast above-budget planning income is spent on additional Development Management staff resources to process the increased caseload and large applications
Attachments:
- Document Planning Resources Cabinet Oct 2025 DP 24 Sep 2025
10
Cabinet Work Programme
To consider and amend the Cabinet Work Programme.
Attachments:
- Document 25 10 Cabinet Work Programme V1 24 Sep 2025
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