Rushmoor Borough Council
Councillors:
39
Wards:
14
Committees:
11
Meetings (2025):
46
Meetings (2024):
63
Meeting
Council - Rushmoor
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
7:00 PM
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
7:00 PM
End:
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
11:00 PM
Wednesday, 5th February 2025
11:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed; Extraordinary Council Meeting
Confirmed; Extraordinary Council Meeting
Date:
05 Feb 2025
05 Feb 2025
Location:
Council Chamber, Council Offices, Farnborough
Council Chamber, Council Offices, Farnborough
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Councillor Leola Card
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Policy, Performance & Sustainability Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Councillor Thomas Day
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Housing & Planning Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Cabinet Champion for Pride of Place
Councillor Lisa Greenway
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Economy, Skills & Regeneration Portfolio Holder
Councillor Julie Hall
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Steve Harden
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Rhian Jones
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Leader of the Conservative Group
Committee Member
Champion for Armed Forces and Forces Families
Committee Member
Councillor Bill O'Donovan
Present, as expected
Chairman
Mayor of the Borough
Committee Member
Councillor Ivan Whitmee
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Leader of the Council
Committee Member
Deputy Leader and Healthy Communities & Active Lives Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Finance & Resources Portfolio Holder
Councillor Alex Crawford
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Pride in Place / Neighbourhood Services Portfolio Holder
Agenda
1
NOTICE OF MOTION - DEVOLUTION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION
To consider the following Notice of Motion, which has been submitted by Cllr Gareth Lyon pursuant to Standing Order 9 (1):
“The Government is proposing the most extensive change to local government structures for over 50 years.
This is being done with minimal public engagement, debate or opportunity for local residents to have their say and on a rushed timescale.
The abolition of Borough Councils like Rushmoor will significantly impact how public services are delivered across Aldershot and Farnborough and how they are democratically held to account by residents and elected members.
We believe that the people must be consulted on such changes and call on the Council to:
· Publicly set out its current position on the proposals in the English Devolution White Paper including its understanding of the likely impact on residents.
· Detail any past or planned discussions with neighbouring Districts and Hampshire County Council on future governance arrangements.
· Facilitate community engagement to inform residents about the proposals and hear their views.
· Write to the Government calling for an extension to allow for more democratic engagement including a local referendum on the proposals.”
“The Government is proposing the most extensive change to local government structures for over 50 years.
This is being done with minimal public engagement, debate or opportunity for local residents to have their say and on a rushed timescale.
The abolition of Borough Councils like Rushmoor will significantly impact how public services are delivered across Aldershot and Farnborough and how they are democratically held to account by residents and elected members.
We believe that the people must be consulted on such changes and call on the Council to:
· Publicly set out its current position on the proposals in the English Devolution White Paper including its understanding of the likely impact on residents.
· Detail any past or planned discussions with neighbouring Districts and Hampshire County Council on future governance arrangements.
· Facilitate community engagement to inform residents about the proposals and hear their views.
· Write to the Government calling for an extension to allow for more democratic engagement including a local referendum on the proposals.”
2
APPOINTMENTS 2024/25
In accordance with arrangements to secure political balance, the Council is asked to confirm:
(i) an appointment to a vacancy on the Development Management Committee, in place of Cllr Julie Hall, for the remainder of the 2024/25 Municipal Year.
(ii) an appointment to a vacancy as Standing Deputy for the Labour Group on the Corporate Governance, Audit and Standards Committee for the remainder of the 2024/25 Municipal Year.
(i) an appointment to a vacancy on the Development Management Committee, in place of Cllr Julie Hall, for the remainder of the 2024/25 Municipal Year.
(ii) an appointment to a vacancy as Standing Deputy for the Labour Group on the Corporate Governance, Audit and Standards Committee for the remainder of the 2024/25 Municipal Year.
3
EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC
To consider resolving:
That, subject to the public interest test, the public be excluded from this meeting during the discussion of the undermentioned item to avoid the disclosure of exempt information within the paragraph of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972 indicated against such item:
Item Schedule Category
No. 12A Para.
No.
4 1 Information relating to an individual
That, subject to the public interest test, the public be excluded from this meeting during the discussion of the undermentioned item to avoid the disclosure of exempt information within the paragraph of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972 indicated against such item:
Item Schedule Category
No. 12A Para.
No.
4 1 Information relating to an individual
4
LEADER'S REPORT ON FUTURE DIRECTION
To consider the Leader of the Council’s Exempt Report (Annex 1), which sets out proposals for the future direction of the Council to secure financial sustainability.
NOTE: Further to the Council’s approval of the recommendations, the Report was made public and published on this page on 11th February 2025 (copy attached).
NOTE: Further to the Council’s approval of the recommendations, the Report was made public and published on this page on 11th February 2025 (copy attached).
Attachments:
- Document Annex 1 - Leaders Report on Future Direction (public) 28 Jan 2025
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