Rushmoor Borough Council
Councillors:
39
Wards:
14
Committees:
11
Meetings (2025):
46
Meetings (2024):
63
Meeting
Cabinet - Rushmoor
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
7:00 PM
Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
7:00 PM
End:
Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
11:00 PM
Tuesday, 3rd June 2025
11:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
03 Jun 2025
03 Jun 2025
Location:
Concorde Room, Council Offices, Farnborough
Concorde Room, Council Offices, Farnborough
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Policy, Performance & Sustainability Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Housing & Planning Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Pride in Place / Neighbourhood Services Portfolio Holder
Vice-Chairman
Deputy Leader and Healthy Communities & Active Lives Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Finance & Resources Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Economy, Skills & Regeneration Portfolio Holder
Agenda
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS CONSIDERED <br/>IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PUBLIC
Minutes
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DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST
Under the Council’s Code of Conduct for Councillors, all Members are required to disclose relevant Interests in any matter to be considered at the meeting. Where the matter directly relates to a Member’s Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Registrable Interest, that Member must not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter and must not remain in the room unless they have been granted a dispensation (see note below). If the matter directly relates to ‘Non-Registrable Interests’, the Member’s participation in the meeting will depend on the nature of the matter and whether it directly relates or affects their financial interest or well-being or that of a relative, friend or close associate, applying the tests set out in the Code.
NOTE:
On 27th May, 2021, the Council’s Corporate Governance, Audit and Standards Committee granted dispensations to Members appointed by the Council to the Board of the Rushmoor Development Partnership and as Directors of Rushmoor Homes Limited.
NOTE:
On 27th May, 2021, the Council’s Corporate Governance, Audit and Standards Committee granted dispensations to Members appointed by the Council to the Board of the Rushmoor Development Partnership and as Directors of Rushmoor Homes Limited.
Minutes
Having regard to the Council’s Code of Conduct for Councillors, no declarations of interest were made.
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MINUTES
To confirm the Minutes of the meetings held on 8th April, 2025 and 22nd April, 2025 (copies attached).
Attachments:
- Document Cabinet minutes - 8th April, 2025 22 May 2025
- Document Minutes of Previous Meeting 22 May 2025
Minutes
The Minutes of the meetings of the Cabinet held on 8th April, 2025 and 22nd April, 2025 were confirmed and signed by the Chairman.
3
COUNCIL PLAN, PERFORMANCE AND RISK REGISTER QUARTERLY UPDATE AND YEAR END 2024/25
To consider Report No. ED2501 (copy attached), which sets out performance monitoring information in relation to the Council Plan and Risk Register for the fourth quarter of 2024/25 and the year end position.
Presented By: Cllr Jules Crossley, Policy, Performance and Sustainability Portfolio Holder
Attachments:
- Document Council Plan monitoring - Report No. ED2501 22 May 2025
Minutes
The Cabinet received Report No. ED2501, which set out the performance monitoring information for the Council Plan and key service measures for the fourth quarter and end of year of 2024/25. Members were informed that key projects and activities from the Council Plan and key service indicators and measures used by the Council to monitor how the Council runs were included in the Report. The Cabinet heard that the Council’s Corporate Risk Register identified factors that could impact on the Council’s wider operations and the future delivery of the Council’s key priorities. A summary of those risks that had become issues, new risks and those risks that had seen a siginicant change in the risk gap was provided in the report for discussion.
In discussing the Report, Members were satisfied that the amended format of the document had continued to help Portfolio Holders to better track performance within their areas of responsibility and provided a more balanced and transparent view of the Council’s activities.
The Cabinet NOTED
(i) the progress made towards delivering the Council Plan and the latest perfomance information in relation to Council services, as set out in Report No. ED2501; and
(ii) the changes highlighted in the Corporate Risk Register, as set out in paragraphs 4.4 – 4.7 of the Report.
In discussing the Report, Members were satisfied that the amended format of the document had continued to help Portfolio Holders to better track performance within their areas of responsibility and provided a more balanced and transparent view of the Council’s activities.
The Cabinet NOTED
(i) the progress made towards delivering the Council Plan and the latest perfomance information in relation to Council services, as set out in Report No. ED2501; and
(ii) the changes highlighted in the Corporate Risk Register, as set out in paragraphs 4.4 – 4.7 of the Report.
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NEW NEONATAL CARE POLICY
To consider Report No. PEO2505 (copy attached), which sets out a new Neonatal Care Policy for the Council.
Presented By: Cllr Alex Crawford, Finance & Resources Portfolio Holder
Attachments:
- Document New Neonatal Care Policy - Report No. PEO2505 22 May 2025
Minutes
The Cabinet considered Report No. PEO2505, which set out a new Neonatal Care Policy within the Council’s Special Leave Policies.
Members were informed that the new policy reflected a recent legislative change brought about by the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, that had come into effect on 6th April, 2025. The new law had introduced the right for parents to have additional time off to be with a baby who was receiving neonatal care.
In discussing this, Members expressed their strong support for the introduction of this new policy and the exercising of discretionary powers to support staff in this situation as extensively as possible.
The Cabinet RESOLVED that the adoption of the Neonatal Care Policy, as set out in Appendix A of Report No. PEO2505, be approved.
Members were informed that the new policy reflected a recent legislative change brought about by the Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Act 2023, that had come into effect on 6th April, 2025. The new law had introduced the right for parents to have additional time off to be with a baby who was receiving neonatal care.
In discussing this, Members expressed their strong support for the introduction of this new policy and the exercising of discretionary powers to support staff in this situation as extensively as possible.
The Cabinet RESOLVED that the adoption of the Neonatal Care Policy, as set out in Appendix A of Report No. PEO2505, be approved.
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REVIEW OF THE COUNCIL’S GAMBLING LICENSING STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES
To consider Report No. OS2509 (copy attached), which sets out proposed changes to the Council’s Gambling Licensing Statement of Principles.
Presented By: Cllr Christine Guinness, Pride in Place / Neighbourhood Services
Attachments:
Minutes
The Cabinet considered Report No. OS2509, which set out changes to the Council’s Gambling Licensing Statement of Principles.
It was advised that a review of the Statement of Principles had been carried out in light of changes to legislation and guidance and that a public consultation exercise had been carried out, as required by the legislation. Comments received as a result of the exercise had been considered and, where appropriate, amendments had been made to the proposed Statement of Principles.
In discussing the proposed changes, a query was raised as to whether comments made by the Police should be considered in respect of any of the licensing objectives and not just one licensing objective, as was indicated in the proposed change of wording at paragraph 2.12. It was agreed that this would be investigated and that any minor changes of this nature would be delegated to the Executive Head of Operations, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.
The Cabinet RECOMMENDED TO THE COUNCIL that the proposed Gambling Licensing Statement of Principles, as set out in Appendix C of Report No. OS2509, be approved, subject to any minor amendments being agreed by the Executive Head of Operations, in consultation with the Pride in Place / Neighbourhood Services Portfolio Holder.
It was advised that a review of the Statement of Principles had been carried out in light of changes to legislation and guidance and that a public consultation exercise had been carried out, as required by the legislation. Comments received as a result of the exercise had been considered and, where appropriate, amendments had been made to the proposed Statement of Principles.
In discussing the proposed changes, a query was raised as to whether comments made by the Police should be considered in respect of any of the licensing objectives and not just one licensing objective, as was indicated in the proposed change of wording at paragraph 2.12. It was agreed that this would be investigated and that any minor changes of this nature would be delegated to the Executive Head of Operations, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.
The Cabinet RECOMMENDED TO THE COUNCIL that the proposed Gambling Licensing Statement of Principles, as set out in Appendix C of Report No. OS2509, be approved, subject to any minor amendments being agreed by the Executive Head of Operations, in consultation with the Pride in Place / Neighbourhood Services Portfolio Holder.
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APPOINTMENTS TO CABINET WORKING GROUPS 2025/26
To consider Report No. DEM2506 (copy attached), which sets out the appointments to the proposed Cabinet Working Groups for the 2025/26 Municipal Year.
Attachments:
- Document Appointments to Cabinet Working Groups 2025-26 - Report No. DEM2506 22 May 2025
Minutes
The Cabinet RESOLVED that
(i) the following Cabinet Working Groups be appointed for the 2025/26 Municipal Year based on the memberships as set out below:
(1) Strategic Housing and Local Plan Working Group
Cabinet Member with responsibility for the Local Plan
(Cllr Keith Dibble)
Chairman of Development Management Committee
(Cllr Gaynor Austin)
Chairman or Vice-Chairman of Policy and Project Advisory Board (Cllr Abe Allen)
One Labour Member
(Cllr Jules Crossley)
Two Conservative Members
(Cllrs Sue Carter and S.J. Masterson)
One Liberal Democrat Member
(Cllr C.W. Card)
One vacancy
(2) Union Yard Project Board
Finance & Resources Portfolio Holder
(Cllr A.H. Crawford)
Economy, Skills & Regeneration Portfolio Holder
(Cllr Julie Hall)
Two Conservative Members
(Cllrs P.G. Taylor and M.J. Tennant)
(3) Member Development Group
Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Member development
(Cllr Sophie Porter)
Three Labour Members
(Cllrs Thomas Day, Bill O’Donovan and Sarah Spall)
Two Conservative Members
(Cllrs Sue Carter and Peace Essien Igodifo)
One Liberal Democrat Member
(Cllr C.W. Card)
(4) Financial Recovery Working Group
Chairman of Corporate Governance, Audit and Standards Committee
(Cllr Bill O’Donovan)
Finance & Resources Portfolio Holder
(Cllr A.H. Crawford)
Two Labour Members
(Cllr Thomas Day + one vacancy)
Two Conservative Members
(Cllrs A.H. Gani and S.Trussler)
One Liberal Democrat Member
(Cllr C.W. Card)
(5) SERCO Waste Contract Extension Group
Pride in Place / Neighbourhood Services Portfolio Holder
(Cllr Christine Guinness)
Cabinet Champion for Pride in Place
(Cllr Lisa Greenway)
One Labour Member
(Cllr C.P. Grattan)
One Conservative Member
(Cllr M.J. Tennant)
One Liberal Democrat Member
(Cllr Leola Card)
(6) Pathways to Work Working Group
Policy, Performance & Sustainability Portfolio Holder
(Cllr Jules Crossley)
Two Labour Members
(Cllrs Thomas Day and Ivan Whitmee)
One Conservative Member
(Cllr S.J. Masterson)
One Liberal Democrat Member
(Cllr T.W. Mitchell)
(ii) the Corporate Manager - Democracy, in consultation with Group Leaders, be authorised to finalise the appointments to the Groups as required.
(i) the following Cabinet Working Groups be appointed for the 2025/26 Municipal Year based on the memberships as set out below:
(1) Strategic Housing and Local Plan Working Group
Cabinet Member with responsibility for the Local Plan
(Cllr Keith Dibble)
Chairman of Development Management Committee
(Cllr Gaynor Austin)
Chairman or Vice-Chairman of Policy and Project Advisory Board (Cllr Abe Allen)
One Labour Member
(Cllr Jules Crossley)
Two Conservative Members
(Cllrs Sue Carter and S.J. Masterson)
One Liberal Democrat Member
(Cllr C.W. Card)
One vacancy
(2) Union Yard Project Board
Finance & Resources Portfolio Holder
(Cllr A.H. Crawford)
Economy, Skills & Regeneration Portfolio Holder
(Cllr Julie Hall)
Two Conservative Members
(Cllrs P.G. Taylor and M.J. Tennant)
(3) Member Development Group
Portfolio Holder with responsibility for Member development
(Cllr Sophie Porter)
Three Labour Members
(Cllrs Thomas Day, Bill O’Donovan and Sarah Spall)
Two Conservative Members
(Cllrs Sue Carter and Peace Essien Igodifo)
One Liberal Democrat Member
(Cllr C.W. Card)
(4) Financial Recovery Working Group
Chairman of Corporate Governance, Audit and Standards Committee
(Cllr Bill O’Donovan)
Finance & Resources Portfolio Holder
(Cllr A.H. Crawford)
Two Labour Members
(Cllr Thomas Day + one vacancy)
Two Conservative Members
(Cllrs A.H. Gani and S.Trussler)
One Liberal Democrat Member
(Cllr C.W. Card)
(5) SERCO Waste Contract Extension Group
Pride in Place / Neighbourhood Services Portfolio Holder
(Cllr Christine Guinness)
Cabinet Champion for Pride in Place
(Cllr Lisa Greenway)
One Labour Member
(Cllr C.P. Grattan)
One Conservative Member
(Cllr M.J. Tennant)
One Liberal Democrat Member
(Cllr Leola Card)
(6) Pathways to Work Working Group
Policy, Performance & Sustainability Portfolio Holder
(Cllr Jules Crossley)
Two Labour Members
(Cllrs Thomas Day and Ivan Whitmee)
One Conservative Member
(Cllr S.J. Masterson)
One Liberal Democrat Member
(Cllr T.W. Mitchell)
(ii) the Corporate Manager - Democracy, in consultation with Group Leaders, be authorised to finalise the appointments to the Groups as required.
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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.
8 3 Information relating to financial or business affairs
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.
8 3 Information relating to financial or business affairs
Minutes
RESOLVED: That, taking into account the public interest test, the public be excluded from the meeting during the discussion of the under mentioned item to avoid the disclosure of exempt information within the paragraph of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972 indicated against the item:
Minute Schedule Category
No. 12A Para.
No.
8 3 Information relating to financial or business affairs
Minute Schedule Category
No. 12A Para.
No.
8 3 Information relating to financial or business affairs
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ALDERSHOT SKI CENTRE - PROPOSED NEW OPERATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS
To consider Exempt Report No. OS2510 (copy attached), which seeks the Cabinet’s endorsement of an urgent decision taken by the Leader of the Council in relation to the operation of the Alpine Snowsports Centre in Aldershot.
Presented By: Cllr Sophie Porter, Healthy Communities & Active Lives Portfolio Holder
Attachments:
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