Havant Borough Council
Councillors:
36
Wards:
17
Committees:
35
Meetings (2025):
87
Meetings (2024):
96
Meeting
Council - Havant
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 26th July 2023
5:30 PM
Wednesday, 26th July 2023
5:30 PM
End:
Wednesday, 26th July 2023
9:30 PM
Wednesday, 26th July 2023
9:30 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Wednesday, 26th July 2023
12:00 AM
Wednesday, 26th July 2023
12:00 AM
Finished:
Wednesday, 26th July 2023
12:00 AM
Wednesday, 26th July 2023
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
26 Jul 2023
26 Jul 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
Chairman of Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Committee Member
Armed Forces Champion
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
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
Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Lead for Finance, Leader of Liberal Democratic Party
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Climate Emergency, Environment & Water Quality (Climate Change Champion)
Committee Member
Chairman of Governance Committee
Committee Member
Cabinet Lead for Regeneration & Communities
Committee Member
Councillor Tom Moutray
Absent
Committee Member
Leader of the Conservative Party
Committee Member
Councillor Carly Scannell
Absent
Secretary
Democratic Services Officer
Emma Carlyle
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
Not required
Officer
Executive Head of Regeneration and Economic Development
Wayne Layton
Not required
Council Staff
Head of Coastal Partnership
Lyall Cairns
Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership
Not required
Officer
Executive Head of Internal Services
Matt Goodwin
Not required
Council Staff
Head of Strategic Commissioning
Claire Hughes
Not required
Council Staff
Jane McEvoy
Not required
Public
Honorary Alderman
Honorary Alderman Brendan Gibb-Gray
Expected
Public
Honoraray Alderman
Honorary Alderman Ralph Cousins
Expected
Public
Honorary Alderman
Honorary Alderman Ken Smith
Expected
Officer
Caroline Harvey
Not required
Public
Public Copies (Council and Cabinet)
Expected
Agenda
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Denton, Diamond and Patrick.
2
Declarations of Interests
To receive any declarations of interests from Members.
Minutes
To 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 21 June 2023 as a true record.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes of Previous Meeting 17 Jul 2023
Minutes
The minutes of the last meeting of the Council held on 21 June 2023 were approved as a correct record.
4
New Councillor Introduction
The Mayor to give recently elected Councillor Rason an opportunity to introduce herself.
Minutes
The Mayor invited recently elected Councillor Rason introduced herself to members.
5
Mayor's Report
For Council to receive and have opportunity to ask questions on the Mayor’s report.
Attachments:
- Document Mayors Report - July 2023 17 Jul 2023
Minutes
The Mayor had nothing further to add to her published report and there were no questions from members present.
6
Public Speaking under Standing Orders 27.5 & 28
To deal with 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.
Attachments:
- Document Public Questions 26 July 2023 17 Jul 2023
- Document Public Q&A Questions 26 July 2023 v2 02 Sep 2023
Minutes
There were 3 questions received from members of the public in accordance with these Standing Orders.
Mrs Buckley attended Council and asked her questions which were duly responded to by Councillor Lloyd within the meeting.
A full list of questions and a summary of the responses are attached as an appendix to the minutes.
Mrs Buckley attended Council and asked her questions which were duly responded to by Councillor Lloyd within the meeting.
A full list of questions and a summary of the responses are attached as an appendix to the minutes.
7
Cabinet/Board/Committee Recommendations
To consider any recommended minutes from the Cabinet and any of the Boards or Committees.
1
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, 5th July, 2023
Annual Report
Council is recommended to note the Overview & Scrutiny’s Annual Report.
Cabinet on Wednesday, 26th July, 2023,
Membership of the Solent Cluster
Recommendation to follow.
1
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, 5th July, 2023
Annual Report
Council is recommended to note the Overview & Scrutiny’s Annual Report.
Cabinet on Wednesday, 26th July, 2023,
Membership of the Solent Cluster
Recommendation to follow.
Minutes
There were 2 Cabinet / Board / Committee recommendations for Council to consider at this meeting.
1 Overview & Scrutiny’s Annual Report
Councillor Kennett introduced this item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 05 July 2023, seeking Council to note the report.
Proposed by Councillor Kennett, seconded by Councillor Crellin, Council:
RESOLVED that the submitted 2022/23 Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report be noted.
2 Membership of the Solent Cluster
Councillor Lloyd introduced this item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of Cabinet held on 26 July 2023, seeking agreement for Havant Borough Council to become a member of the Solent Cluster.
Proposed by Councillor Lloyd, seconded by Councillor Linger, following debate and a vote in which there was one abstention, Council:
RESOLVED that Havant Borough Council become a member of the Solent Cluster.
1 Overview & Scrutiny’s Annual Report
Councillor Kennett introduced this item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of Overview & Scrutiny Committee held on 05 July 2023, seeking Council to note the report.
Proposed by Councillor Kennett, seconded by Councillor Crellin, Council:
RESOLVED that the submitted 2022/23 Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report be noted.
2 Membership of the Solent Cluster
Councillor Lloyd introduced this item and recommendations to Council arising from the meeting of Cabinet held on 26 July 2023, seeking agreement for Havant Borough Council to become a member of the Solent Cluster.
Proposed by Councillor Lloyd, seconded by Councillor Linger, following debate and a vote in which there was one abstention, Council:
RESOLVED that Havant Borough Council become a member of the Solent Cluster.
8
Health and Safety Policy Statement 2023/24
Attachments:
- Document Paper_Health and Safety Policies Agreement 2023 17 Jul 2023
- Document Appendix A_Health and Safety Policy Statement July 2023 17 Jul 2023
Minutes
A motion to Council to approve the Health & Safety Policy Statement for 2023/2024 was proposed by Councillor Bowdell and seconded by Councillor Wade. Council considered the published report and following a vote, Council:
RESOLVED that the Health and Safety Policy Statement for 2023/24 be approved.
RESOLVED that the Health and Safety Policy Statement for 2023/24 be approved.
9
Leader's Report
For Council to receive and have opportunity to ask questions on the Leader’s report.
Attachments:
- Document Leader of the Council - Cabinet Lead Report Alex Rennie July 23 17 Jul 2023
Minutes
In presenting his published report, the Leader wished to highlight the Council’s successful in achieving Gold award status for the Armed Forces Scheme. Cabinet thanked officers, in particular to Laura Bevis and former Councillor Thain-Smith, for their work behind the scenes in achieving this success and looked forward to the award ceremony later in the year on HMS Warrior on 05 October 2023.
The Leader responded to questions from Councillors on his published report within the meeting.
The Leader responded to questions from Councillors on his published report within the meeting.
10
Cabinet Lead Reports
For Council to receive and have opportunity to ask questions on the Cabinet Lead’s reports.
Attachments:
- Document Cover Sheet 17 Jul 2023
- Document Councillor Bowdell Cabinet Lead Report - July 2023 17 Jul 2023
- Document Councillor Bowerman Cabinet Lead Report - July 2023 17 Jul 2023
- Document Councillor Fairhurst Cabinet Lead Report - July 2023 17 Jul 2023
- Document Councillor Lloyd Cabinet Lead Report - July 2023 17 Jul 2023
- Document Councillor Robinson Cabinet Lead Report - July 23 17 Jul 2023
Minutes
The Cabinet Leads took questions from Councillors on their published reports, which were duly responded to within the meeting.
11
Questions Under Standing Order 27.4.1
To receive questions from Councillors in accordance with the requirements of Standing Order 27.4.1.
Attachments:
- Document Councillor Questions 26 July 2023 17 Jul 2023
- Document Councillor Q&A Questions 26 July 2023 v2 02 Sep 2023
Minutes
There were 6 questions received from Councillors under the provision of this standing order, which were duly responded to within the meeting by the relevant Cabinet Leads.
A summary of the questions and responses is attached as an appendix to the minutes of this meeting.
A summary of the questions and responses is attached as an appendix to the minutes of this meeting.
12
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 received from Councillors under the provision of this standing order.
13
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.
1 Establishment of an Honourable Havant Citizen Award and Civic Board
Proposed by Councillor Turner, Seconded by Councillor Coates
1 Establishment of an Honourable Havant Citizen Award and Civic Board
Proposed by Councillor Turner, Seconded by Councillor Coates
Attachments:
- Document 1 Notice of Motion 17 Jul 2023
Minutes
The Council considered the published motion proposed by Councillor Turner and seconded by Councillor Coates. Following debate and a vote, Council:
RESOLVED
To support the establishment of an annual Honourable Havant Citizen Award. Establish a Civic Board to support the annual Honourable Havant Citizen Award and any future Freedom/Freeman of the Borough nominations.
RESOLVED
To support the establishment of an annual Honourable Havant Citizen Award. Establish a Civic Board to support the annual Honourable Havant Citizen Award and any future Freedom/Freeman of the Borough nominations.
14
Acceptance of Minutes
The Council to receive the minutes of Committees held since the last meeting of Council:
1
Audit and Finance Committee on Thursday, 23rd March, 2023
2
Licensing Sub Committee on Monday, 5th June, 2023
3
Cabinet on Wednesday, 7th June, 2023
4
Licensing Committee on Monday, 12th June, 2023
5
Planning Committee on Thursday, 15th June, 2023
6
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Monday, 19th June, 2023
7
Licensing Committee on Monday, 26th June, 2023
8
Planning Policy Committee on Tuesday, 4th July, 2023
9
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, 5th July, 2023
10
Audit and Finance Committee on Monday, 10th July, 2023
11
Human Resources Committee on Wednesday, 12th July, 2023
1
Audit and Finance Committee on Thursday, 23rd March, 2023
2
Licensing Sub Committee on Monday, 5th June, 2023
3
Cabinet on Wednesday, 7th June, 2023
4
Licensing Committee on Monday, 12th June, 2023
5
Planning Committee on Thursday, 15th June, 2023
6
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Monday, 19th June, 2023
7
Licensing Committee on Monday, 26th June, 2023
8
Planning Policy Committee on Tuesday, 4th July, 2023
9
Overview and Scrutiny Committee on Wednesday, 5th July, 2023
10
Audit and Finance Committee on Monday, 10th July, 2023
11
Human Resources Committee on Wednesday, 12th July, 2023
Minutes
Proposed by Councillor Keast and seconded by Councillor Sceal, Council:
RESOLVED that the minutes of Committees held since the last meeting of Council be received.
RESOLVED that the minutes of Committees held since the last meeting of Council be received.
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