Meeting

Cllr Keith Dibble will move and Cllr Sophie Porter will second:

“That Councillor CALUM STEWART be elected Mayor of the Borough to hold office until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2026.”

On his election, the Mayor will make his Declaration of Acceptance of Office in accordance with Section 83 of the Local Government Act, 1972.

The Mayor will address the meeting and will signify the appointment of Mrs Shani Stewart as the Mayoress.

To record the Council’s appreciation of the excellent service rendered by Councillor Mara Makunura as Mayor and Miss Salwexeya Makunura as Mayoress during the Municipal Year 2024/25. An illuminated scroll shall be presented, together with a Past Mayor’s Badge, to Councillor Makunura and a Past Mayoress’ Badge to Miss Salwexeya Makunura.

Cllr Steve Harden will move and Cllr G.B. Lyon will second:

“That Councillor PETER JAMES CULLUM be elected Deputy Mayor of the Borough to hold office until the Annual Meeting of the Council in 2026.”

On his election, Councillor Peter Cullum will make his Declaration of Acceptance of Office in accordance with Section 83 of the Local Government Act, 1972.

To confirm the minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 10th April 2025 (copy Minutes herewith).

To consider the nominations and appoint the Leader of the Council to hold office until the Annual Meeting in 2026. Cllr Gareth Williams has been nominated by the Labour Group.

(1) To note the appointment of the Deputy Leader and the following councillors as Cabinet Portfolio Holders for the Municipal Year 2025/26, as made by the Leader of the Council:

Cllr Sophie Porter

Deputy Leader and Healthy Communities & Active Lives

Cllr A.H. Crawford

Finance & Resources

Cllr Jules Crossley

Policy, Performance & Sustainability

Cllr Keith Dibble

Housing & Planning

Cllr Christine Guinness

Pride in Place / Neighbourhood Services

Cllr Julie Hall

Economy, Skills & Regeneration

(2) To consider and approve the Appointments to Committees for the Municipal Year 2025/26 as follows in accordance with the allocations to achieve political balance indicated:

DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Voting Members

Labour: 6

Conservative: 5

Cllr Gaynor Austin

Cllr Peace Essien Igodifo

Cllr Thomas Day

Cllr A.H. Gani

Cllr C.P. Grattan

Cllr S.J. Masterson

Cllr Lisa Greenway

Cllr Calum Stewart

Cllr Dhan Sarki

Cllr Jacqui Vosper

Cllr Ivan Whitmee

Standing Deputies:

Labour:

Conservative:

Cllr Rhian Jones

Cllr G.B. Lyon

Cllr Nadia Martin

Cllr P.J. Cullum

NOTE: The Cabinet Member with responsibility for planning matters is to be an ex officio non-voting member of the Development Management Committee.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, AUDIT AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE

Voting Members

Labour: 6

Conservative: 4

Liberal Democrat: 1

Cllr Gaynor Austin

Cllr Sue Carter

Cllr C.W. Card

Cllr Rhian Jones

Cllr P.J. Cullum

Cllr Bill O’Donovan

Cllr P.G. Taylor

Cllr M.J. Roberts

Cllr Jacqui Vosper

Cllr Sarah Spall

Cllr Becky Williams

Standing Deputies:

Labour:

Conservative:

Liberal Democrat:

Cllr Thomas Day

Cllr Ivan Whitmee

Cllr A.H. Gani

Cllr S.J. Masterson

Cllr Leola Card

Cllr T.W. Mitchell

OVERVIEW AND SCRUTINY COMMITEE

Voting Members

Labour: 6

Conservative: 4

Liberal Democrat: 1

Cllr Abe Allen

Cllr Steve Harden

Cllr Leola Card

Cllr Thomas Day

Cllr G.B. Lyon

Cllr Halleh Koohestani

Cllr M.J. Tennant

Cllr Nadia Martin

Cllr S. Trussler

Cllr Bill O’Donovan

Cllr Becky Williams

Standing Deputies:

Labour:

Conservative:

Liberal Democrat

Cllr Sarah Spall

Cllr Ade Adeola

Cllr C.W. Card

Cllr C.P. Grattan

Cllr Mara Makunura

Cllr T.W. Mitchell

POLICY AND PROJECT ADVISORY BOARD

Voting Members

Labour: 6

Conservative: 4

Liberal Democrat: 1

Cllr Abe Allen

Cllr Ade Adeola

Cllr T.W. Mitchell

Cllr Lisa Greenway

Cllr Peace Essien Igodifo

Cllr Rhian Jones

Cllr Mara Makunura

Cllr Halleh Koohestani

Cllr M.D. Smith

Cllr M.J. Roberts

Cllr Ivan Whitmee

Standing Deputies:

Labour:

Conservative:

Liberal Democrat:

Cllr Dhan Sarki

Cllr Steve Harden

Cllr C.W. Card

Cllr C.P. Grattan

Cllr S.J. Masterson

Cllr Leola Card

(3) To consider the nominations and appoint the Chairman and Vice-Chairmen of the Committees (the Labour Group nominations are set out below):

Development Management

Nominated Chairman                      -           Cllr Gaynor Austin

Nominated Vice-Chairman            -           Cllr C.P. Grattan

Corporate Governance, Audit and Standards

Nominated Chairman                      -           Cllr Bill O’Donovan

Nominated Vice-Chairman            -           Cllr Rhian Jones

(4) To consider the nominations and appoint the Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Policy and Project Advisory Board (the Labour Group nominations are set out below):

Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Nominated Chairman                      -           Cllr Halleh Koohestani

Policy and Project Advisory Board

Nominated Chairman                      -           Cllr Abe Allen

(5) To consider and approve the appointments to the Management Boards for the Municipal Year 2025/26:

The Aldershot Recreation Ground Trust

Cllr Lisa Greenway

Cllr Keith Dibble

Cllr S. Trussler

Standing Deputies:

Cllr Nadia Martin

Cllr Peace Essien Igodifo

King George’s Field, Farnborough Trust

Cllr Rhian Jones

Cllr Gareth Williams

Cllr P.J. Taylor

Standing Deputies:

Cllr Calum Stewart

Cllr Mara Makunura

The Alfred Henry Goode Will Trust

Cllr G.B. Lyon

Cllr Keith Dibble

Cllr Sophie Porter

Standing Deputies:

Cllr P.J. Cullum

Cllr A. Adeola