Havant Borough Council
Councillors:
36
Wards:
17
Committees:
35
Meetings (2025):
89
Meetings (2024):
96
Meeting
Council - Havant
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
5:30 PM
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
5:30 PM
End:
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
9:30 PM
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
18 Jun 2025
18 Jun 2025
Location:
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX
Hurstwood Room, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2AX
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Climate Emergency, Environment & Water Quality (Climate Change Champion)
Committee Member
Chairman of Governance Committee
Committee Member
Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Committee Member
Vice Chairman of Planning Committee
Committee Member
Councillor Elizabeth Lloyd (formerly known as Dianne)
Independent for Stakes
Present, as expected
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Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Housing
Committee Member
Leader of the Conservative Party
Secretary
Democratic Services Officer
Emma Carlyle
Present, as expected
Secretary
Democratic Services Officer
Mark Gregory
Present, as expected
Secretary
Democratic & Electoral Services Manager
Jenni Harding
Expected
Secretary
Democratic Services Officer
Lauren Maidens
Expected
Officer
Executive Head of Regeneration, Economic Development and Preventative Services
Wayne Layton
Not required
Council Staff
Head of Coastal Partnership
Lyall Cairns
Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership
Not required
Committee Member
Leader of the Green Party & Cabinet Lead Commercial
Deputy Mayor
Deputy Mayor of the Council and Vice Chairman of Licensing Committee
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment and Chairman of Planning Committee
Officer
Executive Head of Internal Services
Matt Goodwin
Not required
Council Staff
Personal Assistant
Jane McEvoy
Not required
Public
Honoraray Alderman
Honorary Alderman Ralph Cousins
Expected
Public
Honorary Alderman
Honorary Alderman Ken Smith
Expected
Officer
Communications, Engagement and Insight Manager
Caroline Harvey
Not required
Public
Public Copies (Council and Cabinet)
Expected
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Community Assets
Committee Member
Vice Chairman of Governance Committee
Committee Member
Chairman of Licensing Committee
Committee Member
Deputy Leader of the Council, Cabinet Lead for Finance, Leader of Liberal Democratic Party, Vice Chairman of Human Resources Committee
Committee Member
Leader of the Reform UK Party
Committee Member
Vice Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Regeneration & Communities
Committee Member
Leader of the Council - Cabinet Lead for Corporate Strategy. Performance, and External Relations, Chairman of Human Resources Committee
Agenda
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PART 1 (Items open for public attendance)
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Bowdell, Fairhust, Faiz, and Robinson.
2
Declarations of Interests
To receive and note any disclosable pecuniary interests from councillors. In accordance with the Code of Conduct, a councillor is required to disclose at the meeting any disclosable pecuniary interest (DPI) that they may have in respect of any matter for consideration on this agenda. Any councillor with a DPI must not participate in any discussion or vote regarding that matter and they must also withdraw from the meeting immediately before consideration of the matter.
Councillors are further invited to disclose any personal or prejudicial interests which may be relevant to any matter on this agenda. Participation in the meeting and vote shall depend upon the nature of the interest.
Councillors should refer to the declaration of interest flowchart and raise any queries with the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.
Members are reminded that they should re-declare their interest before consideration of the item or as soon as the interest becomes apparent and if appropriate, withdraw from the room immediately thereafter.
Councillors are further invited to disclose any personal or prejudicial interests which may be relevant to any matter on this agenda. Participation in the meeting and vote shall depend upon the nature of the interest.
Councillors should refer to the declaration of interest flowchart and raise any queries with the Monitoring Officer in advance of the meeting.
Members are reminded that they should re-declare their interest before consideration of the item or as soon as the interest becomes apparent and if appropriate, withdraw from the room immediately thereafter.
Minutes
There were no declarations of interests from the members present relating to matters on the agenda.
3
Confirmation of Previous Minutes
To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Council held on 14 May 2025 as a true record.
Attachments:
- Document DRAFT Annual Council Minutes May 2025 10 Jun 2025
Minutes
RESOLVED that the minutes of the last meeting of the Council held on 14 May 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Mayor.
4
Public Participation Under Part B of Council Standing Orders
To deal with any public questions or requests to address (including summary texts) received by the Democratic Services Manager no later than12 noon, 4 clear working days before the meeting. For a Wednesday meeting, this would mean that questions and requests to speak must be received by no later than 12 noon on the Wednesday in the week before the meeting (subject to there being no intervening bank holidays etc).
For further details see the below public participation section of this summons/agenda.
For further details see the below public participation section of this summons/agenda.
Minutes
There were no public questions or requests to address Council received in accordance with the requirements of these Standing Orders.
5
Cabinet/Board/Committee Recommendations
To consider any recommended minutes from the Cabinet and any of the Boards or Committees.
Governance Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025
Governance Committee Annual Report 2024/25
Council is recommended to note the submitted Governance Committee Annual Report 2024/25.
Governance Committee - Tuesday, 3rd June, 2025
Governance Committee Annual Report 2024/25
Council is recommended to note the submitted Governance Committee Annual Report 2024/25.
Minutes
There was one Committee recommendation for Council to consider at this meeting.
(1) Governance Committee Annual Report 2024/25
Councillor Shepherd introduced the item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of Governance Committee held on Tuesday 03 June 2025, seeking the agreement of Full Council that the recommendations made by Governance Committee be approved.
The members considered the options set out in the report and following debate and a vote, Council
RESOLVED that the submitted Governance Committee Annual Report 2024/25 be noted.
(1) Governance Committee Annual Report 2024/25
Councillor Shepherd introduced the item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of Governance Committee held on Tuesday 03 June 2025, seeking the agreement of Full Council that the recommendations made by Governance Committee be approved.
The members considered the options set out in the report and following debate and a vote, Council
RESOLVED that the submitted Governance Committee Annual Report 2024/25 be noted.
6
Mayor's Report
For Council to receive and have opportunity to ask questions on the Mayor’s report.
Attachments:
- Document MAYORS REPORT 18 JUNE 25 10 Jun 2025
Minutes
Council considered the Mayor’s published report.
The Deputy Mayor informed members that, in the absence of the Mayor, written responses would be provided to the following questions:
· Could the Mayor please provide an update on the Mayoral function, support arrangements for the Mayor and for the number of events the Mayor had been requested to attend this year so far (Councillor Wade).
· Could the Mayor please provide some assurance that support arrangements were still in place for the Mayor (Councillor Keast).
· Could the Mayoral role and support arrangements be reviewed (Councillor Brown).
The Deputy Mayor informed members that, in the absence of the Mayor, written responses would be provided to the following questions:
· Could the Mayor please provide an update on the Mayoral function, support arrangements for the Mayor and for the number of events the Mayor had been requested to attend this year so far (Councillor Wade).
· Could the Mayor please provide some assurance that support arrangements were still in place for the Mayor (Councillor Keast).
· Could the Mayoral role and support arrangements be reviewed (Councillor Brown).
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Leader and Cabinet Lead Report Questions (CSO 14)
The Leader and Cabinet Leads may introduce their portfolio reports following which 15 minutes of question time may commence.
A Councillor may ask the Leader of the Council or a Cabinet Lead a question in respect of the content of the portfolio reports of the Cabinet submitted to Full Council.
A Councillor may ask the Leader of the Council or a Cabinet Lead a question in respect of the content of the portfolio reports of the Cabinet submitted to Full Council.
Attachments:
- Document Cover Sheet 10 Jun 2025
- Document Leader of the Council - Phil Munday 10 Jun 2025
- Document Councillor Richard Brown 10 Jun 2025
- Document Councillor Philippa Gray 10 Jun 2025
- Document Councillor Gillian Harris 10 Jun 2025
- Document Councillor Antonia Harrison 10 Jun 2025
- Document Councillor Grainne Rason 10 Jun 2025
- Document Councillor Amy Redsull 10 Jun 2025
- Document Councillor Netty Shepherd 10 Jun 2025
Minutes
Council considered the published reports from the Leader of the Council and Cabinet Leads.
In addition to their published reports:
1. Councillor Munday
a. provided an update on the Local Plan public consultation; and
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b. updated the Council on progress made on Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution and outlined 2 alternative approaches being developed. He emphasised the importance of attending the training being provided to members of the Council.
2. Councillor Redsull advised that ecology testing had been completed at the temporary accommodation site on Stockheath Road, to enable progression of this important project. She thanked the officers for their work in progressing this work.
3. Councillor Harris
a. advised that the Youth Hub model had been shortlisted in the Local Government Chronical Awards and achieved a ‘highly recommended’ award. She congratulated the team on this achievement; and
b. promoted the work of the Havant Fairtrade Group in supporting Havant as a ‘Fairtrade’ Borough and highlighted Fairtrade Fortnight in September;
4. Councillor Shepherd advised that the workforce at Norse delivering Environmental Services for Havant, would become Havant Borough Council employees when the service delivery is brought in-house.
5. Councillor Rason:
a. reported progress made on the Langstone Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management Scheme and that report would be submitted to Cabinet July for a decision; and
b. advised that the Council has planted 853 trees, 325m of hedging and 2,070 plants so far this year and thanked Councillor Lloyd and officers for their work in this massive achievement.
The Cabinet Leads took questions from Councillors on their reports, which were duly responded to within the meeting.
Councillor Munday agreed to explore the possibility providing data in relation to the parts of the Borough that the Council communications is reaching and provide a written response to Councillor Lloyd.
Councillor Philippa Gray agreed to provide Councillor Brent figures in relation to the increased beach hut license and rent fees, for example how much extra revenue the increases are forecasted to create, what other alternatives were considered and if 50% will still be increased over the next 2 years.
Councillor Harrison agreed to provide Councillor Keast a written response in relation to his question, if the costs to refurbish Barton’s Road basketball pitch can be justified when looking at the numbers of residents using it.
Councillor Lloyd asked Councillor Harrison to explore the possibility of a form that could be distributed by schools as an additional method of consultation with residents of Stakes Ward about the playpark on Elizabeth Road.
In addition to their published reports:
1. Councillor Munday
a. provided an update on the Local Plan public consultation; and
.
b. updated the Council on progress made on Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution and outlined 2 alternative approaches being developed. He emphasised the importance of attending the training being provided to members of the Council.
2. Councillor Redsull advised that ecology testing had been completed at the temporary accommodation site on Stockheath Road, to enable progression of this important project. She thanked the officers for their work in progressing this work.
3. Councillor Harris
a. advised that the Youth Hub model had been shortlisted in the Local Government Chronical Awards and achieved a ‘highly recommended’ award. She congratulated the team on this achievement; and
b. promoted the work of the Havant Fairtrade Group in supporting Havant as a ‘Fairtrade’ Borough and highlighted Fairtrade Fortnight in September;
4. Councillor Shepherd advised that the workforce at Norse delivering Environmental Services for Havant, would become Havant Borough Council employees when the service delivery is brought in-house.
5. Councillor Rason:
a. reported progress made on the Langstone Flood & Coastal Erosion Risk Management Scheme and that report would be submitted to Cabinet July for a decision; and
b. advised that the Council has planted 853 trees, 325m of hedging and 2,070 plants so far this year and thanked Councillor Lloyd and officers for their work in this massive achievement.
The Cabinet Leads took questions from Councillors on their reports, which were duly responded to within the meeting.
Councillor Munday agreed to explore the possibility providing data in relation to the parts of the Borough that the Council communications is reaching and provide a written response to Councillor Lloyd.
Councillor Philippa Gray agreed to provide Councillor Brent figures in relation to the increased beach hut license and rent fees, for example how much extra revenue the increases are forecasted to create, what other alternatives were considered and if 50% will still be increased over the next 2 years.
Councillor Harrison agreed to provide Councillor Keast a written response in relation to his question, if the costs to refurbish Barton’s Road basketball pitch can be justified when looking at the numbers of residents using it.
Councillor Lloyd asked Councillor Harrison to explore the possibility of a form that could be distributed by schools as an additional method of consultation with residents of Stakes Ward about the playpark on Elizabeth Road.
8
Questions at Council (CSO 15)
To receive written questions from Councillors submitted to the Monitoring Officer before 12 noon 5 clear working days before the meeting (subject to there being no bank holiday, this day would generally be the Tuesday in the week before the meeting).
The total time for questions under Standing Order 15 shall be 15 minutes.
The total time for questions under Standing Order 15 shall be 15 minutes.
Minutes
There were no questions received from Councillors under the provision of this standing order.
9
To declare a nature emergency
Members are requested to:
a) Declare a nature emergency, acknowledging nature’s decline, its societal value, and its link to climate change.
b) Support work to embed nature recovery in all strategic plans, policies and decision-making.
c) Further adopt nature-based solutions in the Climate Action Plan, pursuing cost-effective interventions.
d) Support habitat restoration and enhancement by local wildlife agencies across the district.
e) Promote expansion of public access to nature, especially for disadvantaged communities.
f) Engage communities and businesses, guiding and encouraging them to adopt nature-friendly practices.
g) Improve river health by campaigning for faster action from government and water companies to reduce sewage and nutrient pollution.
h) Consider a policy on Pesticide use which minimises the harm to nature and biodiversity.
a) Declare a nature emergency, acknowledging nature’s decline, its societal value, and its link to climate change.
b) Support work to embed nature recovery in all strategic plans, policies and decision-making.
c) Further adopt nature-based solutions in the Climate Action Plan, pursuing cost-effective interventions.
d) Support habitat restoration and enhancement by local wildlife agencies across the district.
e) Promote expansion of public access to nature, especially for disadvantaged communities.
f) Engage communities and businesses, guiding and encouraging them to adopt nature-friendly practices.
g) Improve river health by campaigning for faster action from government and water companies to reduce sewage and nutrient pollution.
h) Consider a policy on Pesticide use which minimises the harm to nature and biodiversity.
Attachments:
- Document 2 To declare a Nature emergency 10 Jun 2025
Minutes
Council considered the published motion proposed by Councillor Rason and seconded by Councillor Horton
Following a debate and a vote, Council voted to agree the motion.
It was therefore,
RESOLVED that Council
a) Declare a nature emergency, acknowledging nature’s decline, its societal value, and its link to climate change.
b) Support work to embed nature recovery in all strategic plans, policies and decision-making.
c) Further adopt nature-based solutions in the Climate Action Plan, pursuing cost-effective interventions.
d) Support habitat restoration and enhancement by local wildlife agencies across the district.
e) Promote expansion of public access to nature, especially for disadvantaged communities.
f) Engage communities and businesses, guiding and encouraging them to adopt nature-friendly practices.
g) Improve river health by campaigning for faster action from government and water companies to reduce sewage and nutrient pollution.
h) Consider a policy on Pesticide use which minimises the harm to nature and biodiversity.
Following a debate and a vote, Council voted to agree the motion.
It was therefore,
RESOLVED that Council
a) Declare a nature emergency, acknowledging nature’s decline, its societal value, and its link to climate change.
b) Support work to embed nature recovery in all strategic plans, policies and decision-making.
c) Further adopt nature-based solutions in the Climate Action Plan, pursuing cost-effective interventions.
d) Support habitat restoration and enhancement by local wildlife agencies across the district.
e) Promote expansion of public access to nature, especially for disadvantaged communities.
f) Engage communities and businesses, guiding and encouraging them to adopt nature-friendly practices.
g) Improve river health by campaigning for faster action from government and water companies to reduce sewage and nutrient pollution.
h) Consider a policy on Pesticide use which minimises the harm to nature and biodiversity.
9
Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes to farmers
Members are requested to:
a) call upon the Leader of the Council to write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, urging her to repeal her changes to the Agricultural and Business Property Relief that will negatively impact generational farmers and rural communities.
b) If the motion is passed and a response received, that the reply is shared at the next Full Council by the leader.
a) call upon the Leader of the Council to write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, urging her to repeal her changes to the Agricultural and Business Property Relief that will negatively impact generational farmers and rural communities.
b) If the motion is passed and a response received, that the reply is shared at the next Full Council by the leader.
Attachments:
- Document 3 Inheritance Tax IHT changes to Farmers 10 Jun 2025
Minutes
Council considered the published motion proposed by Councillor Collings and seconded by Councillor Shepherd.
Following a debate, and vote, Council agreed the motion.
It was therefore,
RESOLVED that Council:
a) call upon the Leader of the Council to write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, urging her to repeal her changes to the Agricultural and Business Property Relief that will negatively impact generational farmers and rural communities.
b) If the motion is passed and a response received, that the reply is shared at the next Full Council by the leader.
(In accordance with Council Standing Order 22.6, a recorded vote was requested by Councillors Collings. The votes were recorded as follows
‘For’ the motion:
Councillor Blades
Councillor Brent
Councillor Andrew Briggs
Councillor Ann Briggs
Councillor Collings
Councillor Diamond
Councillor Forrow
Councillor Philippa Gray
Councillor Keast
Councillor Lind
Councillor Lloyd
Councillor Milne
Councillor Oliver
Councillor Rason
Councillor Rhodes
Councillor Robert
Councillor Shepherd
Councillor Shimbart
Councillor Tansom
Councillor Wade
‘Against’ the motion:
Councillor Brown
Councillor Hagan
Councillor Harris
Councillor Horton
Councillor Munday)
‘Abstentions’
Councillor Berwick
Councillor Coates
Councillor Paul Gray
Councillor Harrison
Councillor Mychaleckyj
Councillor Redsull
Following a debate, and vote, Council agreed the motion.
It was therefore,
RESOLVED that Council:
a) call upon the Leader of the Council to write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, urging her to repeal her changes to the Agricultural and Business Property Relief that will negatively impact generational farmers and rural communities.
b) If the motion is passed and a response received, that the reply is shared at the next Full Council by the leader.
(In accordance with Council Standing Order 22.6, a recorded vote was requested by Councillors Collings. The votes were recorded as follows
‘For’ the motion:
Councillor Blades
Councillor Brent
Councillor Andrew Briggs
Councillor Ann Briggs
Councillor Collings
Councillor Diamond
Councillor Forrow
Councillor Philippa Gray
Councillor Keast
Councillor Lind
Councillor Lloyd
Councillor Milne
Councillor Oliver
Councillor Rason
Councillor Rhodes
Councillor Robert
Councillor Shepherd
Councillor Shimbart
Councillor Tansom
Councillor Wade
‘Against’ the motion:
Councillor Brown
Councillor Hagan
Councillor Harris
Councillor Horton
Councillor Munday)
‘Abstentions’
Councillor Berwick
Councillor Coates
Councillor Paul Gray
Councillor Harrison
Councillor Mychaleckyj
Councillor Redsull
9
Notice of Motions (CSO18)
To deal with the attached motions received from Councillors by 12 noon 7 clear working days before the meeting.
Minutes
Council considered the following published motions:
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Support for a More Democratic Devolution Process for Hampshire
Members are requested to agree:
1. Call for the cost of standing for election to be lowered by reducing deposit requirements and introducing alternative mechanisms, such as requiring a specified number of signatures from electors, to discourage frivolous candidacies.
2. Support the reintroduction of a fairer voting system such as the Supplementary Vote, for mayoral elections in England.
3. Request formal support from:
· The Leader of Hampshire County Council
· The Minister for Communities, Housing, and Local Government (MCHLG)
· The local MPs (Havant and Fareham)
Invite the Leader of the Council to write to the above recipients, unless the Leader does not support the motion, then instead invite the Chief Executive Officer. The letter to state the council's position regarding recommendations one and two (above) and seeking their support for these reforms.
4. Promote these reforms during the devolution process in our interactions with Hampshire County Council, the Ministry for Communities, Housing and Local Government and other relevant stakeholders.
1. Call for the cost of standing for election to be lowered by reducing deposit requirements and introducing alternative mechanisms, such as requiring a specified number of signatures from electors, to discourage frivolous candidacies.
2. Support the reintroduction of a fairer voting system such as the Supplementary Vote, for mayoral elections in England.
3. Request formal support from:
· The Leader of Hampshire County Council
· The Minister for Communities, Housing, and Local Government (MCHLG)
· The local MPs (Havant and Fareham)
Invite the Leader of the Council to write to the above recipients, unless the Leader does not support the motion, then instead invite the Chief Executive Officer. The letter to state the council's position regarding recommendations one and two (above) and seeking their support for these reforms.
4. Promote these reforms during the devolution process in our interactions with Hampshire County Council, the Ministry for Communities, Housing and Local Government and other relevant stakeholders.
Attachments:
- Document 1 Support for a more democratic devolution process 10 Jun 2025
Minutes
Council considered the published motion proposed by Councillor Robert and seconded by Councillor Paul Gray.
Following a debate and a vote in which there was 10 against, Council voted to agree the motion.
It was therefore,
RESOLVED that Council
1. Call for the cost of standing for election to be lowered by reducing deposit requirements and introducing alternative mechanisms, such as requiring a specified number of signatures from electors, to discourage frivolous candidacies.
2. Support the reintroduction of a fairer voting system such as the Supplementary Vote, for mayoral elections in England.
3. Request formal support from:
· The Leader of Hampshire County Council
· The Minister for Communities, Housing, and Local Government (MCHLG)
· The local MPs (Havant and Fareham)
Invite the Leader of the Council to write to the above recipients, unless the Leader does not support the motion, then instead invite the Chief Executive Officer. The letter to state the council's position regarding recommendations one and two (above) and seeking their support for these reforms.
4. Promote these reforms during the devolution process in our interactions with Hampshire County Council, the Ministry for Communities, Housing and Local Government and other relevant stakeholders.
Following a debate and a vote in which there was 10 against, Council voted to agree the motion.
It was therefore,
RESOLVED that Council
1. Call for the cost of standing for election to be lowered by reducing deposit requirements and introducing alternative mechanisms, such as requiring a specified number of signatures from electors, to discourage frivolous candidacies.
2. Support the reintroduction of a fairer voting system such as the Supplementary Vote, for mayoral elections in England.
3. Request formal support from:
· The Leader of Hampshire County Council
· The Minister for Communities, Housing, and Local Government (MCHLG)
· The local MPs (Havant and Fareham)
Invite the Leader of the Council to write to the above recipients, unless the Leader does not support the motion, then instead invite the Chief Executive Officer. The letter to state the council's position regarding recommendations one and two (above) and seeking their support for these reforms.
4. Promote these reforms during the devolution process in our interactions with Hampshire County Council, the Ministry for Communities, Housing and Local Government and other relevant stakeholders.
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Special Urgency Decisions
To note any urgent decisions made in accordance with Budget and Policy Framework Standing Order 19.
Local Government Reorganisation
Local Government Reorganisation
Minutes
RESOLVED that the executive decision taken in relation to Local Government Reorganisation, in the circumstances set out in Standing Order 19 (Special Urgency) in the preceding three months be noted.
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