Havant Borough Council
Councillors:
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Meetings (2025):
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Meeting
Cabinet - Havant
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 9th July 2025
5:30 PM
Wednesday, 9th July 2025
5:30 PM
End:
Wednesday, 9th July 2025
9:30 PM
Wednesday, 9th July 2025
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
09 Jul 2025
09 Jul 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
Chairman
Leader of the Council - Cabinet Lead for Corporate Strategy. Performance, and External Relations, Chairman of Human Resources Committee
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Climate Emergency, Environment & Water Quality (Climate Change Champion)
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment and Chairman of Planning Committee
Committee Member
Leader of the Green Party & Cabinet Lead Commercial
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Regeneration & Communities
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Housing
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Community Assets
Secretary
Democratic & Electoral Services Manager
Jenni Harding
Expected
Secretary
Democratic Services Officer
Emma Carlyle
Expected
Secretary
Democratic Services Officer
Lauren Maidens
Expected
Public
Spare Copies
Expected
Deputee
Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Deputee
Leader of the Conservative Party
Deputee
Deputy Mayor of the Council and Vice 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
Agenda
0
PART 1 (Items open for public attendance)
0
Cabinet Lead for Regeneration and Communities
0
Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Lead for Finance & Governance
0
Cabinet Lead for Planning & Enforcement
0
Cabinet Lead for Climate, Emergency, Environment & Water Quality
0
(The meeting adjourned at 6.53 pm and reconvened at 7 pm)
Minutes
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive and record any apologies for absence.
Minutes
There were no apologies for absence.
2
Declarations of Interests
To receive and record any declarations of interest from members present.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct, a councillor is required to disclose at the meeting any disclosable pecuniary interests (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.
In accordance with the Code of Conduct, a councillor is required to disclose at the meeting any disclosable pecuniary interests (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.
Minutes
There were no declarations of interests relating to matters on the agenda.
3
Minutes
To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of Cabinet held on 04 June 2025.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes of Previous Meeting 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Resolved that the minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 4 June 2025 be approved as a true record and signed by the Chairman.
4
Chairman's Report
To receive a report from the Chairman.
Minutes
Councillor Munday, the Chairman, reported that:
1. the mayoral elections would be scheduled to take place in May 2026, with successful candidates to take office in 2027;
2. under the main LGR proposals, Havant would be forming a unitary authority with Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham. Consultations with residents were taking place on areas that might or might not be included in that arrangement such as Whitely, Newlands, Wickham and Rowlands Castle. Meanwhile, other local authorities such as the Hampshire County Council had generated alternative submissions. These proposals would be submitted to Central Government mid-September; and
3. he and the Deputy Leader had attended the Local Government Association conference, with housing strategy being the main issue discussed.
1. the mayoral elections would be scheduled to take place in May 2026, with successful candidates to take office in 2027;
2. under the main LGR proposals, Havant would be forming a unitary authority with Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham. Consultations with residents were taking place on areas that might or might not be included in that arrangement such as Whitely, Newlands, Wickham and Rowlands Castle. Meanwhile, other local authorities such as the Hampshire County Council had generated alternative submissions. These proposals would be submitted to Central Government mid-September; and
3. he and the Deputy Leader had attended the Local Government Association conference, with housing strategy being the main issue discussed.
5
Councillor Questions under Cabinet (Executive) Standing Order 9.3
In accordance with Cabinet (Executive) Standing Order (CESO) 9.3.1, to receive questions from the Chairman of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and CESO 9.3.3, a period of 20 minutes is permitted to receive questions put to Cabinet by Councillors.
Minutes
The relevant Cabinet Leads received questions from Councillors Hulls, Coates and Tansom and responded accordingly.
6
Matters referred by Full Council or the Overview & Scrutiny Committee Under Cabinet (Executive) Standing Order 9.4c
In accordance with Cabinet (Executive) Standing Order 9.4c, this item is reserved for matters referred by the Full Council or the Overview & Scrutiny Committee for consideration.
1 Recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 12 June 2025 - Events Policy
2 Recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 12 June 2025 - Norse Performance
3 Recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 25 June 2025 - Roundabout Sponsorship Scheme
4 Recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 25 June 2025 - Parking Review
1 Recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 12 June 2025 - Events Policy
2 Recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 12 June 2025 - Norse Performance
3 Recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 25 June 2025 - Roundabout Sponsorship Scheme
4 Recommendations from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee held on 25 June 2025 - Parking Review
Attachments:
- Document 1 O&S Committee Report - Events Policy 01 Jul 2025
- Document 2 O&S Committee Report - Norse Performance 01 Jul 2025
- Document 3 O&S Committee Report - Roundabout Sponsorship Scheme 01 Jul 2025
- Document 4 O&S Committee Report - Parking Review 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
The Leader welcomed Councillor Diamond, Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
In accordance with Cabinet (Executive) Standing Order 9, there were 4 matters submitted by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for Cabinet's consideration, 1 of which (Parking Review 2025) was discussed under the substantive item (see Minute).The remaining 3 items were considered as follows:
1. Events Policy.
Councillor Diamond introduced the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s report to Cabinet.
Following a debate, Cabinet agreed that there was a need to provide clear guidance on how to hold events in the Borough which did not compromise health and safety.
RESOLVED that an Events Policy based on the draft proposals as set out in appendix A of the submitted report be approved.
2. Norse Performance
Councillor Diamond introduced the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s report to Cabinet.
Councillor Shepperd, the Cabinet Lead, welcomed the report and advised that it was proposed that a further report be submitted to the meeting of Overview & Scrutiny to be held on 15 October 2025 to provide the following;
a. an update on progress made in drafting and agreeing a revised Service Agreement with Norse for the contract extension period
b. details of finalising performance metrics for the contract extension period
c. a copy of the final Business Plan for 2025/6 and details of the timeline for agreeing a Business Plan for 2026/27
d. the outcomes of the Shareholder Sub-Committee meeting in July 2025, to include progress made in delivering the Governance Audit recommendations and the associated action plan
e. review of establishment figures over the duration of the contract to identify if there has been a real increase from 127 (posts) to 148.5 (FTEs) and if so, in which roles and why
f. progress in producing a Contract Management Plan and an Environmental Services Strategy with agreed timescales for delivery
g. progress in reviewing the Strategic Liaison Board terms of reference
h. progress in producing and maintaining a schedule for how the Council’s Client Team proactively manages and monitors the services provided by NorseSE.
RESOLVED the
a. Overview and Scrutiny Committee be thanked for their scrutiny; and
b. the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be supported
3. Roundabout Sponsorship
Councillor Diamond introduced the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s report to Cabinet.
Councillor Harris, the Cabinet Lead welcomed the report and advised that this was in essence an advertising and not a maintenance scheme. She advised that the issues raised would be explored in talks currently being held with neighbouring authorities about embedding roundabout sponsorship into a wider sponsorship and advertising offer to monetise assets.
In response to a question from Councillor Diamond, Councillor Harris advised that she was aware that a community group had requested to take over the responsibility for maintenance of a specific roundabout. She acknowledged that this could be explored but pointed out that this required permission from Hampshire County Council, who were concerned about the health and safety issues
RESOLVED the
a. Overview and Scrutiny Committee be thanked for their scrutiny; and
b. The recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be supported
In accordance with Cabinet (Executive) Standing Order 9, there were 4 matters submitted by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee for Cabinet's consideration, 1 of which (Parking Review 2025) was discussed under the substantive item (see Minute).The remaining 3 items were considered as follows:
1. Events Policy.
Councillor Diamond introduced the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s report to Cabinet.
Following a debate, Cabinet agreed that there was a need to provide clear guidance on how to hold events in the Borough which did not compromise health and safety.
RESOLVED that an Events Policy based on the draft proposals as set out in appendix A of the submitted report be approved.
2. Norse Performance
Councillor Diamond introduced the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s report to Cabinet.
Councillor Shepperd, the Cabinet Lead, welcomed the report and advised that it was proposed that a further report be submitted to the meeting of Overview & Scrutiny to be held on 15 October 2025 to provide the following;
a. an update on progress made in drafting and agreeing a revised Service Agreement with Norse for the contract extension period
b. details of finalising performance metrics for the contract extension period
c. a copy of the final Business Plan for 2025/6 and details of the timeline for agreeing a Business Plan for 2026/27
d. the outcomes of the Shareholder Sub-Committee meeting in July 2025, to include progress made in delivering the Governance Audit recommendations and the associated action plan
e. review of establishment figures over the duration of the contract to identify if there has been a real increase from 127 (posts) to 148.5 (FTEs) and if so, in which roles and why
f. progress in producing a Contract Management Plan and an Environmental Services Strategy with agreed timescales for delivery
g. progress in reviewing the Strategic Liaison Board terms of reference
h. progress in producing and maintaining a schedule for how the Council’s Client Team proactively manages and monitors the services provided by NorseSE.
RESOLVED the
a. Overview and Scrutiny Committee be thanked for their scrutiny; and
b. the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be supported
3. Roundabout Sponsorship
Councillor Diamond introduced the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s report to Cabinet.
Councillor Harris, the Cabinet Lead welcomed the report and advised that this was in essence an advertising and not a maintenance scheme. She advised that the issues raised would be explored in talks currently being held with neighbouring authorities about embedding roundabout sponsorship into a wider sponsorship and advertising offer to monetise assets.
In response to a question from Councillor Diamond, Councillor Harris advised that she was aware that a community group had requested to take over the responsibility for maintenance of a specific roundabout. She acknowledged that this could be explored but pointed out that this required permission from Hampshire County Council, who were concerned about the health and safety issues
RESOLVED the
a. Overview and Scrutiny Committee be thanked for their scrutiny; and
b. The recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee be supported
7
Cabinet Lead Delegated Decisions, Minutes from Meetings etc.
RECOMMENDED that the following Delegated Decisions be noted:
(1) Delegated Decisions - none
RECOMMENDED that the following Minutes of Meetings be noted:
(1)
Portchester Crematorium Joint Committee – 10 June 2025
(2) Langstone Harbour Board – none
(3)
Solent Freeport Consortium Ltd Board – none
(1) Delegated Decisions - none
RECOMMENDED that the following Minutes of Meetings be noted:
(1)
Portchester Crematorium Joint Committee – 10 June 2025
(2) Langstone Harbour Board – none
(3)
Solent Freeport Consortium Ltd Board – none
Minutes
RESOLVED that the Minutes of Portchester Crematorium Joint Committee held on 10 June 2025 be noted.
8
Revenue, Capital and Prudential Indicators Outturn Reports 2024/25
Attachments:
- Document Revenue, Capital and Prudential Indicators Outturn Reports 202425 Report 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix A – Provisional Revenue Outturn 2024 to 25 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix B – Detailed Capital Outturn Report 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix C - Performance Indicators 2024 to25 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Councillor Gray, as the relevant Cabinet Lead, introduced the item.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote:
RESOLVED that Cabinet consider the General Fund Revenue, Capital and Prudential Indicators Outturn as set out in the report and recognise its impact on the Council’s increasing financial challenges.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote:
RESOLVED that Cabinet consider the General Fund Revenue, Capital and Prudential Indicators Outturn as set out in the report and recognise its impact on the Council’s increasing financial challenges.
9
Corporate Priorities Quarterly Reporting
Attachments:
- Document Corporate Priorities Quarterly Reporting Cover Report 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 1 - Delivery Plan Update 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Councillor Munday, as relevant Cabinet Lead, introduced the item.
Cabinet Leads have highlighted some of the actions within the delivery plan:
1. Councillor Redsull highlighted the challenges encountered in bringing forward temporary accommodations at Stockheath Road and London Road.
2. Councillor Harrison highlighted the progress in updating the Council’s open spaces strategy.
3. Councillor Shepherd highlighted the logistical challenges in the installation of beach signages, the ongoing works to implementing the environmental act changes, the investigation of an alternative solution to community skips in the Borough, the update progress of property asset management system.
4. Councillor Rason highlighted some of the challenges on the delivery of coastal defence schemes.
5. Councillor Brown highlighted that the Arcus Software for the Council’s officers would be up and ready on launch date.
6. Councillor Harris highlighted the ongoing progress of the Council’s cemetery current provision, which would be investigated in a future meeting between Cabinet Members and officers.
Following the question and answer session, debate and vote, it is RESOLVED that:
Cabinet would consider and comment on the contents of this report.
Cabinet Leads have highlighted some of the actions within the delivery plan:
1. Councillor Redsull highlighted the challenges encountered in bringing forward temporary accommodations at Stockheath Road and London Road.
2. Councillor Harrison highlighted the progress in updating the Council’s open spaces strategy.
3. Councillor Shepherd highlighted the logistical challenges in the installation of beach signages, the ongoing works to implementing the environmental act changes, the investigation of an alternative solution to community skips in the Borough, the update progress of property asset management system.
4. Councillor Rason highlighted some of the challenges on the delivery of coastal defence schemes.
5. Councillor Brown highlighted that the Arcus Software for the Council’s officers would be up and ready on launch date.
6. Councillor Harris highlighted the ongoing progress of the Council’s cemetery current provision, which would be investigated in a future meeting between Cabinet Members and officers.
Following the question and answer session, debate and vote, it is RESOLVED that:
Cabinet would consider and comment on the contents of this report.
10
Data Use and Analytics Strategy
Attachments:
- Document Data Use & Analytics Strategy Cover Report 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix A - Data Use & Analytics Strategy 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix B - Action Plan 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix C - Integrated Impact Assessment 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Councillor Gray, as relevant Cabinet Lead, introduced a report recommending Cabinet to approve a Data Use & Analytics Strategy.
Councillor Gray highlighted the importance of the strategy, which would improve the quality of the Council’s services, increase efficiency in its operations, and would support the Council’s commitment to evidence-based governance, service transformation, and accountability.
The report and options available to Cabinet were discussed in detail.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, Cabinet agreed the report’s recommendations for the reasons stated in the submitted report.
RESOLVED that the submitted Data Use & Analytics Strategy be approved.
Councillor Gray highlighted the importance of the strategy, which would improve the quality of the Council’s services, increase efficiency in its operations, and would support the Council’s commitment to evidence-based governance, service transformation, and accountability.
The report and options available to Cabinet were discussed in detail.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, Cabinet agreed the report’s recommendations for the reasons stated in the submitted report.
RESOLVED that the submitted Data Use & Analytics Strategy be approved.
11
Honorary Alderman Protocol
Attachments:
- Document Alderman Report 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix A - Alderman Alderwoman Protocol 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Councillor Munday, as relevant Cabinet Lead, introduced a report requesting Cabinet to recommend Council to adopt a new Alderman/Alderwoman protocol to provide a clear criteria ad framework in respect of the honour.
The report and options available to Cabinet were discussed in detail.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, Cabinet agreed the report’s recommendations for the reasons stated in the submitted report.
RESOLVED that Council be recommended to adopt the submitted Aderman/Alderwoman protocol.
The report and options available to Cabinet were discussed in detail.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, Cabinet agreed the report’s recommendations for the reasons stated in the submitted report.
RESOLVED that Council be recommended to adopt the submitted Aderman/Alderwoman protocol.
12
Parking Review 2025
Attachments:
- Document Parking Review Report 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix A - Carparking Pricing Structure 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix B - Parking Review Integrated Impact Assessment 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Cabinet noted that the report submitted to this meeting has been amended following the meeting of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee to include more detail and in particular to ask Cabinet to approve the proposed car parking fees and charges as set out in Appendix A.
Councillor Diamond, as the Chairman of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, introduced a report that was circulated to Cabinet, following the committee's consideration of this matter at their meeting of 25 June 2025.
The comments and recommendations of the overview and Scrutiny Committee were discussed.
The Leader thanked the members for your consideration of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s recommendations and expressed his gratitude to the Committee for undertaking a robust and thorough scrutiny of this matter.
Cabinet agreed to a proposal by the Leader of the Council, which was seconded by Councillor Brown to:
a. welcome the Committee’s support in respect of Cabinet recommendations b, c, e, f, and g from the original report;
b. to note the areas that the committee had concern with, which were around introduction of parking charges at seven car parks as listed in the report and the implementation of Sunday parking charges.
c. to note the Committee’s concern around the apparent lack of evidence and data submitted to form a full view. However, Cabinet believed that it had reviewed and considered that the relevant evidence and data was available to form a view.
d. agree that Cabinet had been requested to approve a full review of all carparks based on location, usage, priorities and to put forward a proposal based on data and evidence.
e. Acknowledge that the comments of Overview and Scrutiny Committee had been heard and considered by Cabinet and agree that Cabinet continue to consider the submitted report with these comments in mind.
f. Agree that this request was supported by a recommendation that a consultation exercise was undertaken with nearby resident groups.
g. To agree that whilst the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee had been considered, Cabinet would like to remind the Committee that we are undertaking a statutory consultation which will enable residents to express their views on the proposed changes.
Councillor Brown, as relevant Cabinet Lead, introduced a report and proposed the following amendment, which was seconded by Councillor Harris:
1. reference to the car parks at Emsworth Recreation Ground and Padnell Road, Waterlooville be deleted; and
2. the proposed car parking fees as outlined in Appendix A, be amended to remove the Gunsite, Hayling Island car park from the Beachlands car parking charging structure and the fees be altered to read
• Up to 1 hour £1.20
• 2 hours £2.00
• 3 hours £3.00
• Over 3 hours (al day) £4.00”
Following a question and answer session and a debate, Cabinet voted to agree the amendment to ameliorate some of the concerns raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee relating to negative affects the original recommendation would have on community groups and active wellbeing.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, Cabinet voted to agree the substantive motion.
RESOLVED that
A. Pay and Display parking charges, at the following car parks, as outlined in Appendix A be introduced:
• Bridge Road Car Park, Emsworth
• Langstone Bridge, Hayling Island
• Gunsite, Hayling Island
• Ladybridge Car Park, Purbrook
• Wheatlands Avenue, Hayling Island
B. Chip & Pin and Wave & Pay as a payment mechanism be removed from all Havant Borough Council owned Car Parks.
C. The Premium Parking Permits Scheme cease and be removed the entry from the Fees and Charges Schedule.
D. Sunday parking charges be implemented in all Havant Borough Council owned car parks.
E. a discounted Pay and Display scheme be promoted to shop workers in Havant Borough Council owned car parks.
F. The monthly Direct Debits as a means of payment for Annual Car Parking Permits in Havant Borough Council owned car parks be promoted
.
G. paper parking permits be replaced with virtual parking permits throughout the Borough.
H. the proposed car parking fees as outlined in Appendix A, subject to the amendment shown below, be approved for public consultation and authorise the placing of the necessary statutory advertisement. If no representations are received in response to the public consultation, adopt and implement the new car parking fees.
Amendment
The reference to the Gunsite, Hayling Island car park be amended to remove the car park from the Beachlands car parking charging structure and the fees be altered to read
• Up to 1 hour £1.20
• 2 hours £2.00
• 3 hours £3.00
• Over 3 hours (al day) £4.00
Councillor Diamond, as the Chairman of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee, introduced a report that was circulated to Cabinet, following the committee's consideration of this matter at their meeting of 25 June 2025.
The comments and recommendations of the overview and Scrutiny Committee were discussed.
The Leader thanked the members for your consideration of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee’s recommendations and expressed his gratitude to the Committee for undertaking a robust and thorough scrutiny of this matter.
Cabinet agreed to a proposal by the Leader of the Council, which was seconded by Councillor Brown to:
a. welcome the Committee’s support in respect of Cabinet recommendations b, c, e, f, and g from the original report;
b. to note the areas that the committee had concern with, which were around introduction of parking charges at seven car parks as listed in the report and the implementation of Sunday parking charges.
c. to note the Committee’s concern around the apparent lack of evidence and data submitted to form a full view. However, Cabinet believed that it had reviewed and considered that the relevant evidence and data was available to form a view.
d. agree that Cabinet had been requested to approve a full review of all carparks based on location, usage, priorities and to put forward a proposal based on data and evidence.
e. Acknowledge that the comments of Overview and Scrutiny Committee had been heard and considered by Cabinet and agree that Cabinet continue to consider the submitted report with these comments in mind.
f. Agree that this request was supported by a recommendation that a consultation exercise was undertaken with nearby resident groups.
g. To agree that whilst the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee had been considered, Cabinet would like to remind the Committee that we are undertaking a statutory consultation which will enable residents to express their views on the proposed changes.
Councillor Brown, as relevant Cabinet Lead, introduced a report and proposed the following amendment, which was seconded by Councillor Harris:
1. reference to the car parks at Emsworth Recreation Ground and Padnell Road, Waterlooville be deleted; and
2. the proposed car parking fees as outlined in Appendix A, be amended to remove the Gunsite, Hayling Island car park from the Beachlands car parking charging structure and the fees be altered to read
• Up to 1 hour £1.20
• 2 hours £2.00
• 3 hours £3.00
• Over 3 hours (al day) £4.00”
Following a question and answer session and a debate, Cabinet voted to agree the amendment to ameliorate some of the concerns raised by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee relating to negative affects the original recommendation would have on community groups and active wellbeing.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, Cabinet voted to agree the substantive motion.
RESOLVED that
A. Pay and Display parking charges, at the following car parks, as outlined in Appendix A be introduced:
• Bridge Road Car Park, Emsworth
• Langstone Bridge, Hayling Island
• Gunsite, Hayling Island
• Ladybridge Car Park, Purbrook
• Wheatlands Avenue, Hayling Island
B. Chip & Pin and Wave & Pay as a payment mechanism be removed from all Havant Borough Council owned Car Parks.
C. The Premium Parking Permits Scheme cease and be removed the entry from the Fees and Charges Schedule.
D. Sunday parking charges be implemented in all Havant Borough Council owned car parks.
E. a discounted Pay and Display scheme be promoted to shop workers in Havant Borough Council owned car parks.
F. The monthly Direct Debits as a means of payment for Annual Car Parking Permits in Havant Borough Council owned car parks be promoted
.
G. paper parking permits be replaced with virtual parking permits throughout the Borough.
H. the proposed car parking fees as outlined in Appendix A, subject to the amendment shown below, be approved for public consultation and authorise the placing of the necessary statutory advertisement. If no representations are received in response to the public consultation, adopt and implement the new car parking fees.
Amendment
The reference to the Gunsite, Hayling Island car park be amended to remove the car park from the Beachlands car parking charging structure and the fees be altered to read
• Up to 1 hour £1.20
• 2 hours £2.00
• 3 hours £3.00
• Over 3 hours (al day) £4.00
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Annual Review of Community Infrastructure Levy Spending and Update to the Community Infrastructure Levy Spending Protocol
Attachments:
- Document Annual Review of Community Infrastructure Levy Spending and Update to the Community Infrastructure Levy Pending Protocol 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 1 - Progress on CIL Allocations 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025 and Other Supporting Information 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 2 - CIL Spending Protocol 2025 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix 3 - Integrated Impact Assessment 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Councillor Brown introduced the item as the relevant Cabinet Lead for the item.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, it was RESOLVED that:
Members recommend to Full Council:
1) To endorse the Community Infrastructure Levy spends which took place during the 2024/2025 year and the positive impact on the borough’s infrastructure;
2) To approve the Community Infrastructure Levy Spending Protocol 2025 as set out in Appendix 2 for use in CIL spending decisions.
3) To grant delegated authority to the Strategic Planning Manger to amend the CIL Spending Protocol, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment. Such changes shall be limited to:
a. minor updates and editing, changes and correction of any errors and shall not change the substance of the material;
b. Updates to accommodate national or local changes in regulation, guidance or procedures; and
c. Amending the Annual Funding Awards criteria and categories for the Neighbourhood Portion as set out in Part 4 of the CIL Spending Protocol where scrutiny by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee suggests this should be the case.
4) To grant delegated authority to the Strategic Planning Manager, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment to prepare guidance and relevant processes for the implementation and administration of Community Infrastructure Levy spending decisions.
5) To grant delegated authority to the Strategic Planning Manager, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment, to approve Interim Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy spends with a value up to £10,000.
6) To grant delegated authority to the Strategic Planning Manager to approve Interim Strategic Portion Community Infrastructure Levy spends of between £10,000 up to £50,000, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment and the Section 151 Officer.
7) To grant delegated authority to the Chief Executive to approve Interim Strategic Portion Community Infrastructure Levy spends of £50,000 and above following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment and Section 151 Officer.
8) To delegate authority to the Section 151 Officer to amend the capital programme in line with any in-year adjustments arising out of recommendations 5-7.
9) To grant delegated authority to the Strategic Planning Manager, following consultation with the relevant Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment, to determine applications for spends from the Neighbourhood Portion; subject to total expenditure not exceeding that set out in the Capital Spending Programme for the stated year.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, it was RESOLVED that:
Members recommend to Full Council:
1) To endorse the Community Infrastructure Levy spends which took place during the 2024/2025 year and the positive impact on the borough’s infrastructure;
2) To approve the Community Infrastructure Levy Spending Protocol 2025 as set out in Appendix 2 for use in CIL spending decisions.
3) To grant delegated authority to the Strategic Planning Manger to amend the CIL Spending Protocol, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment. Such changes shall be limited to:
a. minor updates and editing, changes and correction of any errors and shall not change the substance of the material;
b. Updates to accommodate national or local changes in regulation, guidance or procedures; and
c. Amending the Annual Funding Awards criteria and categories for the Neighbourhood Portion as set out in Part 4 of the CIL Spending Protocol where scrutiny by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee suggests this should be the case.
4) To grant delegated authority to the Strategic Planning Manager, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment to prepare guidance and relevant processes for the implementation and administration of Community Infrastructure Levy spending decisions.
5) To grant delegated authority to the Strategic Planning Manager, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment, to approve Interim Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy spends with a value up to £10,000.
6) To grant delegated authority to the Strategic Planning Manager to approve Interim Strategic Portion Community Infrastructure Levy spends of between £10,000 up to £50,000, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment and the Section 151 Officer.
7) To grant delegated authority to the Chief Executive to approve Interim Strategic Portion Community Infrastructure Levy spends of £50,000 and above following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment and Section 151 Officer.
8) To delegate authority to the Section 151 Officer to amend the capital programme in line with any in-year adjustments arising out of recommendations 5-7.
9) To grant delegated authority to the Strategic Planning Manager, following consultation with the relevant Cabinet Lead for Planning and Environment, to determine applications for spends from the Neighbourhood Portion; subject to total expenditure not exceeding that set out in the Capital Spending Programme for the stated year.
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Langstone Flood Coastal Erosion Risk Management Scheme – Construction Phase
Attachments:
- Document Langstone Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Cover Report 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix A - Langstone Funding Summary 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix B - Langstone Forecast Summary 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix C - Langstone Strategic Project Risks 01 Jul 2025
- Document Appendix D - Intergrated Impact Assessment 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Councillor Rason, as relevant Cabinet Lead, introduced a report on the Langstone Flood Coastal Erosion Risk Management Scheme. The scheme’s primary aim would be to reduce flood risk on various properties and critical infrastructures. The recommendations of the report would enable the scheme to stay on track, and limit its costs. Councillor Rason also updated Members regarding the current progress of the scheme.
The report and options available to Cabinet were discussed in detail.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, Cabinet agreed the report’s recommendations for the reasons stated in the submitted report.
RESOLVED that
1. The approval of the contract award of the two-stage construction contract to the Preferred Supplier, be delegated to the Executive Head for Coastal Partnership following consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Lead for Climate Emergency, Environment & Water Quality.
2. Authority to continue from Stage 1 to Stage 2 construction, be delegated to the Executive Head for Coastal Partnership, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Climate Emergency, Environment & Water Quality. Stage 2 to be conditional upon Business Case Update Report approval from the Environment Agency to draw upon the allocated funding.
3. The contract award to AECOM, with an estimated value of up to £450,000 to continue to provide technical design support throughout the construction stage of the project be approved.
4. Authority be delegated to the Executive Head for Coastal Partnership for managing changes within the approved funding for the Langstone Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Scheme following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Climate Emergency, Environment & Water Quality.
5. The exercise of the Council's permissive powers under the Land Drainage Act 1991, including to serve notice on those landowners directly affected by implementation of the Langstone Flood Defence scheme be approved.
The report and options available to Cabinet were discussed in detail.
Following a question and answer session, debate and vote, Cabinet agreed the report’s recommendations for the reasons stated in the submitted report.
RESOLVED that
1. The approval of the contract award of the two-stage construction contract to the Preferred Supplier, be delegated to the Executive Head for Coastal Partnership following consultation with the Section 151 Officer and the Cabinet Lead for Climate Emergency, Environment & Water Quality.
2. Authority to continue from Stage 1 to Stage 2 construction, be delegated to the Executive Head for Coastal Partnership, following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Climate Emergency, Environment & Water Quality. Stage 2 to be conditional upon Business Case Update Report approval from the Environment Agency to draw upon the allocated funding.
3. The contract award to AECOM, with an estimated value of up to £450,000 to continue to provide technical design support throughout the construction stage of the project be approved.
4. Authority be delegated to the Executive Head for Coastal Partnership for managing changes within the approved funding for the Langstone Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management (FCERM) Scheme following consultation with the Cabinet Lead for Climate Emergency, Environment & Water Quality.
5. The exercise of the Council's permissive powers under the Land Drainage Act 1991, including to serve notice on those landowners directly affected by implementation of the Langstone Flood Defence scheme be approved.
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