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Meeting

Governance Committee - Southampton

Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Monday, 13th January 2025
5:00 PM
End:
Monday, 13th January 2025
9:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed; Special
Date:
13 Jan 2025
Location:
Conference Room 3 - Civic Centre
Meeting Attendees
Councillor Jacqui Rayment photo
Chair
Councillor Jacqui Rayment

Labour

Present, as expected

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Councillor Mrs Sue Blatchford photo
Committee Member
Councillor Mrs Sue Blatchford

Labour

Present, as expected

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Councillor Gordon Cooper photo
Committee Member
Councillor Gordon Cooper

Labour

Present, as expected

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Councillor Mike Denness photo
Committee Member
Councillor Mike Denness

Labour

Present, as expected

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Councillor Thomas Gravatt photo
Committee Member
Councillor Thomas Gravatt

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Rob Harwood photo
Committee Member
Councillor Rob Harwood

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Rebecca McCreanor photo
Committee Member
Councillor Rebecca McCreanor

Labour

Present, as expected

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Officer
Richard Ivory

In attendance

Officer
Mel Creighton

Apologies

Council Staff
Adrian AlKhalisi

Not required

Secretary
Maria McKay

In attendance

Councillor Matthew Bunday photo
Committee Member
Councillor Matthew Bunday

Labour

Present, as expected

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Councillor Sam Chapman photo
Committee Member
Councillor Sam Chapman

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Pat Evemy photo
Committee Member
Sheriff of Southampton - 2025 -2026
Councillor Pat Evemy

Labour

Present, as expected

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Councillor Steve Leggett photo
Committee Member
Councillor Steve Leggett

Labour

Present, as expected

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Councillor Sarah Powell-Vaughan photo
Committee Member
Councillor Sarah Powell-Vaughan

Conservative

Apologies

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Agenda
0 Apologies and Changes in Panel Membership (If Any)
To note any changes in membership of the Panel made in accordance with Council Procedure Rule 4.3.
Minutes The apologies of Councillors XXX were noted
1 Apologies
To receive any apologies.
2 Disclosure Of Personal And Pecuniary Interests
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, and the Council’s Code of Conduct, Members to disclose any personal or pecuniary interests in any matter included on the agenda for this meeting.

NOTE:  Members are reminded that, where applicable, they must complete the appropriate form recording details of any such interests and hand it to the Democratic Support Officer.
3 Statement From The Chair
4 Improvement Board Annual Report
To consider the report of the Leader and Chief Executive of the Council and note the report of the Councils independent Improvement Board.
Attachments:
Minutes
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10th Feb 2025

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13th Jan 2025

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9th Dec 2024 Cancelled

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4th Nov 2024

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Meeting

23rd Sep 2024

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Meeting

22nd Jul 2024

Governance Committee

Meeting

24th Jun 2024 Cancelled

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2nd Jun 2025 Tomorrow

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28th Jul 2025

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1st Sep 2025

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27th Oct 2025

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1st Dec 2025

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26th Jan 2026

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23rd Mar 2026

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