Havant Borough Council
Councillors:
36
Wards:
17
Committees:
35
Meetings (2025):
87
Meetings (2024):
96
Meeting
Council - Havant
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
5:00 PM
Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
5:00 PM
End:
Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
7:00 PM
Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
7:00 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
5:00 PM
Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
5:00 PM
Finished:
Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
10:43 PM
Wednesday, 22nd February 2023
10:43 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
22 Feb 2023
22 Feb 2023
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
Armed Forces Champion
Committee Member
Chairman of Audit and Finance Committee
Councillor Caren Diamond (Formerly known as Howard)
Apologies
Committee Member
Leader of the Council - Cabinet Lead for Corporate Strategy. Performance, and External Relations, Chairman of Human Resources Committee
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Housing
Committee Member
Leader of the Conservative Party
Committee Member
Councillor Gary Hughes
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Chairman of Audit and Finance Committee
Councillor Mark Inkster
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor David Jenner
Absent
Committee Member
Vice Chairman of Planning Committee
Committee Member
Councillor Tom Moutray
Absent
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Levelling-Up
Councillor Tim Pike
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Clare Satchwell
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Carly Scannell
Present, as expected
Secretary
Democratic Services Officer
Emma Carlyle
Expected
Committee Member
Chairman of Standards Committee
Councillor Michael Wilson
Present, as expected
Secretary
Democratic Services Officer
Mark Gregory
Expected
Secretary
Democratic & Electoral Services Manager
Jenni Harding
Expected
Secretary
Lauren Maidens
Expected
Council Staff
Executive Head of Commercial
Chris Bradley
Expected
Officer
Executive Head of Regeneration and Economic Development
Wayne Layton
Expected
Council Staff
Head of Coastal Partnership
Lyall Cairns
Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership
Expected
Council Staff
Executive Head of Internal Services
Matt Goodwin
Expected
Council Staff
Head of Strategic Commissioning
Claire Hughes
Expected
Council Staff
Interim Executive Head of Place
Neeru Kareer
Expected
Officer
Interim Chief Executive
Kim Sawyer
Expected
Officer
Interim Legal Services Manager
Mark Watkins
Expected
Council Staff
Jane McEvoy
Expected
Public
Honorary Alderman
Honorary Alderman Brendan Gibb-Gray
Expected
Public
Honoraray Alderman
Honorary Alderman Ralph Cousins
Expected
Officer
Caroline Harvey
Expected
Public
Public Copies (Council and Cabinet)
Expected
Committee Member
Councillor Elizabeth Lloyd (formerly known as Dianne)
Independent for Stakes
Present, as expected
View ProfileAgenda
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes
The Council observed a minutes silence in remembrance of the victims of the earthquakes that have claimed so many lives in Turkey and Syria recently, and in acknowledgement of the first-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine this week and in remembrance of all those who have lost their lives in the war.
Apologies of absence were received from Councillors Diamond, Payter and Rennie.
Apologies of absence were received from Councillors Diamond, Payter and Rennie.
2
Declarations of Interests
To receive any declarations of interests from Members.
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest from the members present.
3
Confirmation of Previous Minutes
To confirm the minutes of the last meeting of the Council held on 18 January 2023 as a true record.
Attachments:
- Document DRAFT Council Minutes 18 Jan 2023 14 Feb 2023
Minutes
Proposed by Councillor Kennett and seconded by Councillor Stone, the minutes of the previous meeting held on 18 January 2022 were agreed as a correct record.
4
Provision Appointment of the Mayor for 2023/24
Minutes
Proposed by Councillor Crellin seconded by Councillor Bowdell, it was
Resolved that Councillor Rosy Raines be provisionally appointed as Mayor for 2023/2024.
Resolved that Councillor Rosy Raines be provisionally appointed as Mayor for 2023/2024.
5
Provisional Appointment of Deputy Mayor for 2023/24
Minutes
Proposed by Councillor Raines and seconded by Councillor Weeks, it was
RESOLVED that Councillor Peter Wade be provisionally appointed as Deputy Mayor for 2023/24.
RESOLVED that Councillor Peter Wade be provisionally appointed as Deputy Mayor for 2023/24.
6
Mayor's Report
Attachments:
- Document Mayoral Report 22nd Feb 2023 14 Feb 2023
Minutes
There were no questions for the Mayor on her published report.
7
Public Speaking under Standing Orders 27.5 & 28
To receive any public questions or address submitted in accordance with the requirements of Standing Orders 27.5 or 28, which is to deal with public questions or address notified no later than 12 noon three working days before the meeting.
Minutes
No public questions or requests to speak had been received under Standing Orders 27.5 or 28.
8
Budget Speeches
· Councillor Denton, as relevant Cabinet Lead will give his speech to the Council
· Reply by the Leader of the Opposition
· Cabinet Lead reply to the Opposition
· Questions of clarification to the Cabinet Lead
· Reply by the Leader of the Opposition
· Cabinet Lead reply to the Opposition
· Questions of clarification to the Cabinet Lead
Minutes
Councillor Denton presented his budget speech to Council and outlined the progress made since his budget speech in February 2022 and stressed the importance of continued close monitoring of the Council’s finances to ensure long-term financial stability in light of changing economic conditions and government funding cuts.
Councillor Denton thanked members of the Budget Working Group, Officers, and the Overview & Scrutiny Committee for their work in enabling a balanced budget to be brought forward.
Councillor Munday spoke on behalf of the Labour Group, outlining his concerns in relation to the current government funding cuts and outlined his support for the proposed budget. Councillor Munday further thanked the Audit & Finance Committee and Officers for their excellent work in creating a more stable financial base, following the separation from East Hampshire District Council.
Questions and points of clarification were responded to by the Cabinet Lead.
Councillor Denton thanked members of the Budget Working Group, Officers, and the Overview & Scrutiny Committee for their work in enabling a balanced budget to be brought forward.
Councillor Munday spoke on behalf of the Labour Group, outlining his concerns in relation to the current government funding cuts and outlined his support for the proposed budget. Councillor Munday further thanked the Audit & Finance Committee and Officers for their excellent work in creating a more stable financial base, following the separation from East Hampshire District Council.
Questions and points of clarification were responded to by the Cabinet Lead.
9
2023/24 Revenue Budget, Capital Budget, Reserves & Balances, Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy and Medium Term Financial Strategy
Recommendation from the Cabinet held on 08 February 2023:
Recommend that Full Council:
a. Agrees the proposed Revenue and Capital budgets for 2023-24 including a Council Tax rate of £226.06 at Band D, representing a £6.58 increase on the current charge;
b. Agrees the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy and Prudential Indicators.
c. Agrees the Fees & Charges schedule for 2023-24.
d. Agrees the Council Tax Resolution
Recommend that Full Council:
a. Agrees the proposed Revenue and Capital budgets for 2023-24 including a Council Tax rate of £226.06 at Band D, representing a £6.58 increase on the current charge;
b. Agrees the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy and Prudential Indicators.
c. Agrees the Fees & Charges schedule for 2023-24.
d. Agrees the Council Tax Resolution
Attachments:
- Document HBC Budget Report 23 24 Full Council V3 14 Feb 2023
- Document Appendix A - Budget 202324 14 Feb 2023
- Document Appendix B - MTFP 2023_24 - 2027_28 14 Feb 2023
- Document Appendix C - Capital Programme 2023_24 - 2027_28 14 Feb 2023
- Document Appendix D - Reserves 2023_24 - 2027_28 14 Feb 2023
- Document Appendix E - TM Strategy 2324 14 Feb 2023
- Document Appendix F - HBC Capital Strategy 2023-24 to 2027-28 14 Feb 2023
- Document Appendix G - Fees and Charges 2324 14 Feb 2023
- Document Appendix H Business Rates 2324 14 Feb 2023
- Document Appendix I Revised 14 Feb 2023
- Document Appendix J - Q3 Forecast Outturn 2022_23 14 Feb 2023
Minutes
Members spoke in support of the proposed budget.
A motion proposed by Councillor Denton and seconded by Councillor Linger to agree the recommendations set out in the submitted report was approved. Therefore, it was
RESOLVED that Council
a. Agrees the proposed Revenue and Capital budgets for 2023-24 including a Council Tax rate of £226.06 at Band D, representing a £6.58 increase on the current charge;
b. Agrees the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy and Prudential Indicators.
c. Agrees the Fees & Charges schedule for 2023-24.
d. Agrees the Council Tax Resolution
In accordance with the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 and the requirements of Standing Order 26.8, the vote on this item was recorded as follows:
For the Motion:
Councillor Neil Bowdell
Councillor Lulu Bowerman
Councillor Pam Crellin
Councillor Tony Denton
Councillor Liz Fairhurst
Councillor Gary Hughes
Councillor Mark Inkster
Councillor David Keast
Councillor Richard Kennett
Councillor Brenda Linger
Councillor Elizabeth Lloyd
Councillor Sarah Milne
Councillor Phillip Munday
Councillor Husky Patel
Councillor Diana Patrick
Councillor Tim Pike
Councillor Rosy Raines
Councillor Amy Redsull
Councillor Julie Richardson
Councillor Gwen Robinson
Councillor Clare Satchwell
Councillor Carly Scannell
Councillor Mike Sceal
Councillor Elaine Shimbart
Councillor Richard Stone
Councillor Kris Tindall
Councillor Leah Turner
Councillor Peter Wade
Councillor Yvonne Weeks
Councillor Michael Wilson
Against the Motion:
None
Abstentions:
None
Absent:
Councillor Caren Diamond
Councillor David Guest
Councillor David Jenner
Councillor Tom Moutray
Councillor Imogen Payter
Councillor Alex Rennie
A motion proposed by Councillor Denton and seconded by Councillor Linger to agree the recommendations set out in the submitted report was approved. Therefore, it was
RESOLVED that Council
a. Agrees the proposed Revenue and Capital budgets for 2023-24 including a Council Tax rate of £226.06 at Band D, representing a £6.58 increase on the current charge;
b. Agrees the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy, Capital Strategy, Treasury Management Strategy and Prudential Indicators.
c. Agrees the Fees & Charges schedule for 2023-24.
d. Agrees the Council Tax Resolution
In accordance with the Local Authorities (Standing Orders) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 and the requirements of Standing Order 26.8, the vote on this item was recorded as follows:
For the Motion:
Councillor Neil Bowdell
Councillor Lulu Bowerman
Councillor Pam Crellin
Councillor Tony Denton
Councillor Liz Fairhurst
Councillor Gary Hughes
Councillor Mark Inkster
Councillor David Keast
Councillor Richard Kennett
Councillor Brenda Linger
Councillor Elizabeth Lloyd
Councillor Sarah Milne
Councillor Phillip Munday
Councillor Husky Patel
Councillor Diana Patrick
Councillor Tim Pike
Councillor Rosy Raines
Councillor Amy Redsull
Councillor Julie Richardson
Councillor Gwen Robinson
Councillor Clare Satchwell
Councillor Carly Scannell
Councillor Mike Sceal
Councillor Elaine Shimbart
Councillor Richard Stone
Councillor Kris Tindall
Councillor Leah Turner
Councillor Peter Wade
Councillor Yvonne Weeks
Councillor Michael Wilson
Against the Motion:
None
Abstentions:
None
Absent:
Councillor Caren Diamond
Councillor David Guest
Councillor David Jenner
Councillor Tom Moutray
Councillor Imogen Payter
Councillor Alex Rennie
10
Cabinet/Board/Committee Recommendations
To consider any recommended minutes from the Cabinet and any of the Boards or Committees.
1 Cabinet – 08 February 2023
Updated Corporate Strategy
Recommend Full Council to adopt the updated Corporate Strategy.
1 Cabinet – 08 February 2023
Updated Corporate Strategy
Recommend Full Council to adopt the updated Corporate Strategy.
Attachments:
- Document Cover Paper HBC Corporate Strategy Cabinet Feb 23 14 Feb 2023
- Document App 1 Updated Corporate Strategy 14 Feb 2023
- Document App 2 HBC Corporate Strategy engagement 14 Feb 2023
- Document App 3 Corporate Strategy initiatives mapped 14 Feb 2023
Minutes
1 Updated Corporate Strategy
Cllr Robinson introduced this item and recommendation to Council arising from the meeting of Cabinet held on 08 February 2023, seeking adoption of the updated Corporate Strategy.
Proposed by Councillor Robinson and seconded by Councillor Wade, it was
RESOLVED that Council adopt the updated Corporate Strategy.
Cllr Robinson introduced this item and recommendation to Council arising from the meeting of Cabinet held on 08 February 2023, seeking adoption of the updated Corporate Strategy.
Proposed by Councillor Robinson and seconded by Councillor Wade, it was
RESOLVED that Council adopt the updated Corporate Strategy.
11
Leader's Report
Attachments:
- Document Leader of the Council Report Feb 23 14 Feb 2023
Minutes
In Councillor Rennie’s absence, members were asked to contact Democratic Services with any questions they may have on his published report.
12
Cabinet Lead Reports
Attachments:
- Document Cover Sheet 14 Feb 2023
- Document Councillor Lulu Bowerman Feb 23 14 Feb 2023
- Document Councillor Tony Denton Feb 2023 14 Feb 2023
- Document Councillor Elizabeth Lloyd Feb 2023 14 Feb 2023
- Document Councillor Tim Pike Feb 2023 14 Feb 2023
- Document Councillor Gwen Robinson Feb 2023 14 Feb 2023
- Document Councillor Satchwell Cabinet Lead Report February 23 14 Feb 2023
Minutes
Councillor Bowerman led members who wished to speak in remembrance of former councillor Ray Bolton who passed away recently.
Councillor Denton thanked residents, schools, visiting Mayors and members who attended the Holocaust Memorial event on 27 January 2023.
Councillor Satchwell thanked officers that work in her portfolio areas for their support during her time as Cabinet Lead.
Councillor Denton thanked residents, schools, visiting Mayors and members who attended the Holocaust Memorial event on 27 January 2023.
Councillor Satchwell thanked officers that work in her portfolio areas for their support during her time as Cabinet Lead.
13
Cabinet Leads and Chairmen's Question Time
(i) the Leader and Cabinet Leads to answer questions on matters within their respective reports.
(ii) Chairmen to answer questions on minutes since the last Council meeting
(ii) Chairmen to answer questions on minutes since the last Council meeting
Minutes
Councillor Denton confirmed for Councillor Hughes, that a working group is looking at the ability for residents to pay for their garden waste collection service by either Direct Debit or to pay on-line.
In response to queries raised by members in relation to the recycled water consultations, Councillor Lloyd offered to discuss the issues with Cllr Munday outside of the meeting and to chair a briefing that all members could be invited to participate.
Councillor Redsull raised queries in relation to temporary accommodation, which were responded to by Councillor Robinson within the meeting, confirming that residents are prioritised according to their level of need. Councillor Robinson further confirmed there are 2 residents who are currently sleeping rough in the Borough, both of which do not wish to engage with services, however, daily welfare checks are undertaken, with food and blankets being provided to try and ensure they are safeguarded as much as possible.
In response to queries raised by members in relation to the recycled water consultations, Councillor Lloyd offered to discuss the issues with Cllr Munday outside of the meeting and to chair a briefing that all members could be invited to participate.
Councillor Redsull raised queries in relation to temporary accommodation, which were responded to by Councillor Robinson within the meeting, confirming that residents are prioritised according to their level of need. Councillor Robinson further confirmed there are 2 residents who are currently sleeping rough in the Borough, both of which do not wish to engage with services, however, daily welfare checks are undertaken, with food and blankets being provided to try and ensure they are safeguarded as much as possible.
14
Questions Under Standing Order 27.4.1
To receive questions from Councillors in accordance with the requirements of Standing Order 27.4.1.
Minutes
There were no questions from Members under the provision of this standing order.
15
Urgent Questions Under Standing Order 27.4.2
To receive urgent questions from Councillors submitted in accordance with the requirements of Standing Order 27.4.2.
Minutes
There were no urgent questions from Members under the provision of this standing order.
16
Notice of Motions under Standing Order 14.1
To deal with any motions from Councillors received by 12 noon, at least six clear working days before the meeting in accordance with standing order 14.1.
Attachments:
- Document Motion on testing in Langstone Harbour final 14 Feb 2023
Minutes
The Council considered the following Motion, proposed by Councillor Munday and seconded by Councillor Redsull. Following debate and a vote, it was
RESOLVED that Council
A) negotiate with Portsmouth City Council to develop regular water quality sampling of Langstone Harbour in order to understand the environmental, health and safety impact within the harbour in a data driven way; and
B) verifies with Southern Water their claims about Budds Farm £20M investment on water quality; and
C) to better protect our residents who use the harbour from the effects of harmful pathogens like e-coli that cause sickness and infection
RESOLVED that Council
A) negotiate with Portsmouth City Council to develop regular water quality sampling of Langstone Harbour in order to understand the environmental, health and safety impact within the harbour in a data driven way; and
B) verifies with Southern Water their claims about Budds Farm £20M investment on water quality; and
C) to better protect our residents who use the harbour from the effects of harmful pathogens like e-coli that cause sickness and infection
17
Calendar of Meetings 2023/24
Attachments:
- Document HBC Committee Calendar 2023-24 V2 14 Feb 2023
Minutes
Proposed by Councillor Milne and seconded by Councillor Patel, it was RESOLVED that the Calendar of meetings for 2023/24 be approved.
18
Committee Appointments
Attachments:
- Document Appendix B - MASTER LIST OF APPOINTMENTS AS AT February 2023 14 Feb 2023
Minutes
Proposed by Councillor Kennett and seconded by Councillor Fairhurst, it was
RESOLVED that the schedule of Cabinet and Committee Appointments be approved.
RESOLVED that the schedule of Cabinet and Committee Appointments be approved.
19
Acceptance of Minutes
The Council to receive the minutes of Committees:
·
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, 11th January, 2023
·
Planning Committee on Tuesday, 17th January, 2023
·
Cabinet on Wednesday, 18th January, 2023
·
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, 11th January, 2023
·
Planning Committee on Tuesday, 17th January, 2023
·
Cabinet on Wednesday, 18th January, 2023
Attachments:
- Document minute volume cover 14 Feb 2023
Minutes
Proposed by Councillor Keast and seconded by Councillor Satchwell it was RESOLVED that the minutes of Committees held since the last meeting of Council be received.
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