
Winchester City Borough Council
Councillors:
45
Wards:
16
Committees:
67
Meetings (2025):
83
Meetings (2024):
100
Meeting
Council - Winchester City
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 16th July 2024
6:30 PM
Tuesday, 16th July 2024
6:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 16th July 2024
10:30 PM
Tuesday, 16th July 2024
10:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed; Moved from 11 July 2024
Confirmed; Moved from 11 July 2024
Date:
16 Jul 2024
16 Jul 2024
Location:
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL
Council Chamber, Castle Hill, Winchester SO23 8UL
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Councillor Richard Murphy
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Clare Pinniger
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Suzanne White
Present, as expected

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Healthy Communities

Committee Member
Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Recycling and Public Protection

Committee Member
Deputy Mayor

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Good Homes
Committee Member
Councillor Ritchie Latham
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Rachel Aron
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Michael Bennett
Present, as expected

Committee Member
Mayor

Committee Member
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Transformation

Committee Member
Leader of the Conservative Group

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for the Climate and Nature Emergency

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Place and Local Plan

Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Business and Culture

Committee Member
Leader and Cabinet Member for Regeneration
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:
- Document Minutes , 22/02/2024 Council 08 Jul 2024
- Document Minutes , 15/05/2024 Council 08 Jul 2024
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.
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.
(Questions must be received in writing by Democratic Services – democracy@winchester.gov.uk – no later than 10am, Tuesday 9 July 2024.
Attachments:
- Document 160724 - Public Q&A ANSWERS TO PUBLISH 08 Jul 2024
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.
That Council note the annual scrutiny report for 2023/24.
Attachments:
- Document Extract of Minutes - Scrutiny Committee 6 June 2024 - Annual Scrutiny Report 08 Jul 2024
- Document AnnualScrutinyReport 20232024.edited 08 Jul 2024
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.
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:
- Document CL171 IP Recruitment 08 Jul 2024
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)
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.
Attachments:
- Document 160724 - CLLR Q&A - ANSWERS TO PUBLISH 08 Jul 2024
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