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Council - Winchester City

Minutes
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Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 16th July 2024
6:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 16th July 2024
10:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed; Moved from 11 July 2024
Date:
16 Jul 2024
Location:
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL
Meeting Attendees
Councillor John Tippett-Cooper photo
Committee Member
Councillor John Tippett-Cooper

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Committee Member
Councillor Richard Murphy

Present, as expected

Councillor Anne Small photo
Committee Member
Councillor Anne Small

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Committee Member
Councillor Clare Pinniger

Apologies

Committee Member
Councillor Suzanne White

Present, as expected

Councillor Vivian Achwal photo
Committee Member
Councillor Vivian Achwal

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Kathleen Becker photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Healthy Communities
Councillor Kathleen Becker

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Caroline Brook photo
Committee Member
Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group
Councillor Caroline Brook

Conservative

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Councillor Chris Chamberlain photo
Committee Member
Councillor Chris Chamberlain

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Steve Cramoysan photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Recycling and Public Protection
Councillor Steve Cramoysan

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Stephen Godfrey photo
Committee Member
Councillor Stephen Godfrey

Conservative

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Councillor Brian Laming photo
Committee Member
Councillor Brian Laming

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Danny Lee photo
Committee Member
Councillor Danny Lee

Green

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Councillor Jonny Morris photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jonny Morris

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Jamie Scott photo
Committee Member
Deputy Mayor
Councillor Jamie Scott

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Mark Reach photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Good Homes
Councillor Mark Reach

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Malcolm Wallace photo
Committee Member
Councillor Malcolm Wallace

Green

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Councillor Charlie Wise photo
Committee Member
Councillor Charlie Wise

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Jonathan Williams photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jonathan Williams

Liberal Democrat

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Committee Member
Councillor Ritchie Latham

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Councillor James Batho photo
Committee Member
Councillor James Batho

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Adrian Brophy photo
Committee Member
Councillor Adrian Brophy

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Nathan Eve photo
Committee Member
Councillor Nathan Eve

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Jerry Pett photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jerry Pett

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Margot Power photo
Committee Member
Councillor Margot Power

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Jan Warwick photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jan Warwick

Conservative

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Committee Member
Councillor Rachel Aron

Present, as expected

Committee Member
Councillor Michael Bennett

Present, as expected

Councillor Sudhakar Achwal photo
Committee Member
Mayor
Councillor Sudhakar Achwal

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Neil Bolton photo
Committee Member
Councillor Neil Bolton

Conservative

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Councillor Angela Clear photo
Committee Member
Councillor Angela Clear

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Susan Cook photo
Committee Member
Councillor Susan Cook

Independent Cllr (2023)

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Councillor Patrick Cunningham photo
Committee Member
Councillor Patrick Cunningham

Conservative

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Councillor Neil Cutler OBE photo
Committee Member
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation
Councillor Neil Cutler OBE

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Russell Gordon-Smith photo
Chairperson
Councillor Russell Gordon-Smith

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Caroline Horrill photo
Committee Member
Leader of the Conservative Group
Councillor Caroline Horrill

Conservative

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Councillor Paula Langford-Smith photo
Committee Member
Councillor Paula Langford-Smith

Conservative

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Councillor Kelsie Learney photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for the Climate and Nature Emergency
Councillor Kelsie Learney

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Steve Miller photo
Committee Member
Councillor Steve Miller

Conservative

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Councillor Jackie Porter photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Place and Local Plan
Councillor Jackie Porter

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Jane Rutter photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jane Rutter

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Lucille Thompson photo
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Business and Culture
Councillor Lucille Thompson

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Martin Tod photo
Committee Member
Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration
Councillor Martin Tod

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Chris Westwood photo
Committee Member
Councillor Chris Westwood

Liberal Democrat

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Agenda
1 Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of the Council held on 22 February 2024 and the Annual Meeting of the Council held on 15 May 2024.
Attachments:
2 Disclosure of Interests.
To receive any disclosure of interests from Members or Officers in matters to be discussed.

Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests, personal and/or prejudicial interests in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct.
3 Announcements from the Mayor, Leader and Chief Executive.
4 Questions from Members of the Public.
To receive and answer and questions from the public.

(Questions must be received in writing by Democratic Services – democracy@winchester.gov.uk – no later than 10am, Tuesday 9 July 2024.
Attachments:
5 To consider and determine the following Recommended Minute of the Scrutiny Committee held 6 June 2024 - Annual Scrutiny Report 2023/24 (SC093).
RECOMMENDED TO COUNCIL:

That Council note the annual scrutiny report for 2023/24.
6 Recruitment of Independent Persons (CL171).
RECOMMENDATIONS:

That Full Council is recommended:

1.    To appoint the following three individuals as Independent Persons:

a.    Alan Harrison

b.    Linda Phillips

c.     Peter Baulf

2.    To extend its sincere gratitude to the Council’s current Independent Person, Mr Michael Cronin for his dedicated service and invaluable contributions over the past seven years.
Attachments:
7 Notices of Motion.
To consider the following Motion to be proposed by Councillor Danny Lee (seconded by Councillor Malcom Wallace):

Title: Accelerating Climate and Nature Emergency Actions

Preamble:

Winchester City Council's Carbon Neutrality Action Plan aims to meet our net zero targets by 2024 for the Council and 2030 for the District.

Achieving net zero locally is projected to cost half as much as a national approach while tripling financial returns(i) and delivering three times faster(ii).

Despite this, national preparation for climate change impacts remain inadequate.

Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has raised significant concerns about failures to properly implement regulations which means key Environmental Plan and local targets for improvement are likely to be missed(iii).

Central government must enhance collaboration with local governments to deliver faster for the Climate and Nature crises(iv).

The most significant climate impacts affect our most vulnerable populations, who are least able to adapt(v).

Degradation of natural habitats affects community well-being, contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon. Restoration and protection of these habitats are crucial for mitigating climate change and maintaining biodiversity(vi)?.

It is crucial for the new UK government to prioritise climate change with additional resources to expand local actions and meet UK's net zero targets and Nature targets.

This Council Notes:

·       Our State of Nature is struggling to recover, and global warming temperatures have exceeded 1.5oC across an entire year and are now breaching 2.0oC(vii).

The importance of local initiatives to contribute to the UK's commitment to net zero by 2050 and a 78% reduction in emissions by 2030 from 1990 levels(viii).

·       The Government Net Zero Strategy estimates c82% of the UK’s emissions are “within the scope of influence of local authorities”

Studies indicate that local authorities could save the UK approximately £140 billion and deliver substantial energy and social benefits through localised climate and nature initiatives- an additional £400 billion in wider co-benefits(ix). Local authorities need additional funding to enhance their contributions to the UK’s net zero and nature protection goals(x). A local climate 'test' applied to all government policy/funding decisions would support rather than conflict with local action.  Ensures national policies align with and reinforce local climate initiatives. Thus, creating a cohesive approach to enable local authorities’ climate goals for faster more efficient and effective delivery? (as proposed by the LGA) (xi).  Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) can play a pivotal role in safeguarding our natural environment, ensuring sustainable development, and enhancing habitat value for carbon sequestration/associated ecosystem services and the well-being of our communities with long-term environmental, economic, and social benefits(xii). An enhanced local focus on climate and nature through a government policy reset with new support could:

Address climate change and nature crises more equitably and promptly, with improved consideration of impacts on different community segments. Improve adaptation plans for a 'Just Transition' in housing and business sectors, increasing resilience against extreme climate events and bolstering both natural and built environments. This includes:

Promoting energy-efficient housing, protection from heatwaves, walkable neighbourhoods, nature-based solutions for flooding, reduced traffic pollution, and addressing health inequalities. Facilitating closer coordination with partners for more effective local actions.

The Council Resolves To:

Urge the new Government to form a partnership with councils to fast-track local decarbonisation with nature protection, restoration, and adaptation. Request the Council Leader to write to our local MP and encourage Group Leaders to lobby their national parties to support these initiatives in a revitalised national-local government relationship.

Ask HCC to work closer with Districts to accelerate delivery of Net Zero and Nature restoration.

(i)

https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0703/  & (Local Government Association)?

(ii)                 www.circularonline.co.uk/news

(iii)                www.theoep.org.uk

(iv)

https://iuk.ktn-uk.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Financing-Local-Net-Zero-Projects-A-Guide-for-Local-Authorities.pdf

(v)

https://post.parliament.uk/research-briefings/post-pn-0703/

(vi)                BMJ Gut)

(vii)

https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/landmark-report-shows-uk-wildlifes-devastating-decline&

https://climate.copernicus.eu/copernicus-global-temperature-record-streak-continues-april-2024-was-hottest-record.

Extreme heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and floods

(viii)

https://www.theccc.org.uk/publication/independent-assessment-the-uks-net-zero-strategy/

(ix)                (Local Government Association)?? (Local Government Association)?.

(x)                   (UK 100)?? (UK 100)?.

(xi)

https://www.local.gov.uk/about/campaigns/make-it-local/back-local-climate-action/back-local-climate-action-further & https://www.local.gov.uk/publications/local-government-white-paper

(xii)

(Public Pack)Agenda Document for Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services Decision Day, 27/06/2024 14:00 (hants.gov.uk)
8 Changes to Committee Memberships.
To receive any resignations from committees and to make any necessary re-appointments.
9 Questions from Members of Council.
The total time for questions and the answer and supplementaries thereto shall not exceed 40 minutes.
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