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Policy and Project Advisory Board - Rushmoor

Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
7:00 PM
End:
Tuesday, 22nd July 2025
11:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
22 Jul 2025
Location:
Council Offices, Farnborough
Meeting Attendees
Councillor Halleh Koohestani photo
Committee Member
Councillor Halleh Koohestani

Labour

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Committee Member
Councillor Thomas Mitchell

Liberal Democrat

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Committee Member
Councillor Mike Roberts BSc, FRSA

Labour

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Councillor Becky Williams

Labour

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Chairman
Councillor Abe Allen

Labour

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Vice-Chairman
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Councillor Lisa Greenway

Labour

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Committee Member
Councillor Ade Adeola

Conservative

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Committee Member
Councillor Rhian Jones

Labour

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Councillor Mara Makunura photo
Committee Member
Mayor of the Borough
Councillor Mara Makunura

Conservative

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Committee Member
Councillor Stephen Masterson

Conservative

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Committee Member
Councillor Mike Smith

Conservative

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Councillor Ivan Whitmee photo
Committee Member
Councillor Ivan Whitmee

Labour

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Councillor Craig Card

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Leola Card

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Steve Harden

Conservative

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Councillor Dhan Sarki

Labour

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Agenda
1 CHANGE OF BOARD MEMBERSHIP
To note the appointment of Cllr S.J. Masterson as a Member of the Policy and Project Advisory Board in place of Cllr Peace Essien Igodifo for the remainder of the 2025/26 Municipal Year. The appointment has been made by the Leader of the Conservative Group in accordance with Standing Orders and arrangements to secure political balance.
2 MINUTES
To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 10th June, 2025 (copy attached).
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3 LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION - CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR UNITARY COUNCILLOR RATIOS AND WARDING PATTERNS AND ENGAGEMENT UPDATE (ITEM DURATION - 60 MINUTES)
To consider options for unitary Councillor ratios and warding patterns and their implications for Members and to receive an update on the Local Government Reorganisation engagement process ahead of the submission in September (papers to follow).

Karen Edwards, Executive Director and Jill Shuttleworth, Corporate Manager – Democratic Services will be in attendance at the meeting to provide a short presentation and guide the discussion.
4 IMPLICATIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT ON THE INTERPRETATION OF THE EQUALITY ACT (ITEM DURATION - 30 MINUTES)
To consider the implications and possible changes to Council services and facilities and provide feedback in advance of community engagement (papers attached).

Alex Shiell, Service Manager – Policy, Strategy and Transformation will be in attendance at the meeting to guide the discussion.
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5 WORK PLAN
To discuss the Policy and Project Advisory Board Work Plan (copy attached).
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Previous Meetings
Meeting

22nd Jul 2025

Policy and Project Advisory Board

Meeting

10th Jun 2025

Policy and Project Advisory Board

Meeting

25th Mar 2025

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Meeting

21st Jan 2025 Postponed

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19th Nov 2024

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24th Sep 2024

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Meeting

23rd Jul 2024

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12th Jun 2024

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Meeting

21st Mar 2024

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Meeting

13th Feb 2024

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Future Meetings
Meeting

23rd Sep 2025

Policy and Project Advisory Board

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