Winchester City Borough Council
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Meeting
The Scrutiny Committee - Winchester City
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 13th November 2025
6:30 PM
Thursday, 13th November 2025
6:30 PM
End:
Thursday, 13th November 2025
10:30 PM
Thursday, 13th November 2025
10:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
13 Nov 2025
13 Nov 2025
Location:
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc
Meeting Attendees
Chairperson
Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group
Deputy
Leader of the Conservative Group
Agenda
1
Apologies and Deputy Members
To note the names of apologies given and deputy members who are attending the meeting in place of appointed members.
2
Declarations of Interests
To receive any disclosure of interests from Councillors or Officers in matters to be discussed.
Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs), other registerable interests (ORIs) and non-registerable interests (NRIs) in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct.
If you require advice, please contact the appropriate Democratic Services Officer, prior to the meeting.
Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs), other registerable interests (ORIs) and non-registerable interests (NRIs) in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct.
If you require advice, please contact the appropriate Democratic Services Officer, prior to the meeting.
3
Chairperson's Announcements
4
Minutes of the meeting of the 8 September 2025
That the minutes of the meeting be signed as a correct record.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes Public Pack, 08/09/2025 The Scrutiny Committee 05 Nov 2025
5
Public Participation
To receive and note questions asked and statements made from members of the public on matters which fall within the remit of the Committee.
Members of the public and visiting councillors may speak at the committee, provided they have registered to speak three working days in advance. Please complete this form (https://forms.office.com/r/Y87tufaV6G ) by 5pm Friday, 7 November 2025 or call (01962) 848 264 to register to speak and for further details.
Members of the public and visiting councillors may speak at the committee, provided they have registered to speak three working days in advance. Please complete this form (https://forms.office.com/r/Y87tufaV6G ) by 5pm Friday, 7 November 2025 or call (01962) 848 264 to register to speak and for further details.
6
General Fund Budget Options & Medium Term Financial Strategy
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the committee scrutinise and comment on the proposals within the attached draft cabinet report, ref CAB3522 which is to be considered by cabinet at its meeting on the 19 November 2025.
It is recommended that the committee scrutinise and comment on the proposals within the attached draft cabinet report, ref CAB3522 which is to be considered by cabinet at its meeting on the 19 November 2025.
Attachments:
- Document GeneralFundCoverSheet 05 Nov 2025
- Document CAB3522 General Fund Budget Options and Medium Term Financial Strategy 05 Nov 2025
- Document CAB3522 Appendix 1 - MTFP 05 Nov 2025
- Document CAB3522 Appendix 2 - Budget Options 05 Nov 2025
- Document CAB3522 Appendix 3 - Earmarked Reserves 05 Nov 2025
7
HRA Business Plan & Budget Options
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the committee scrutinise and comment on the proposals within the attached draft cabinet report, ref CAB3523 which is to be considered by cabinet at its meeting on the 19 November 2025.
It is recommended that the committee scrutinise and comment on the proposals within the attached draft cabinet report, ref CAB3523 which is to be considered by cabinet at its meeting on the 19 November 2025.
Attachments:
- Document HRABusinessPlanCoverSheet 05 Nov 2025
- Document CAB3523 HRA Business Plan and Budget Options 05 Nov 2025
8
Hobbs View, Southbrook Cottages, Micheldever - Lessons Learned
It is recommended that the committee scrutinise and comment on the content within the attached cabinet report, ref CAB3492, particularly the identified “lessons learned” which will be considered by cabinet at its meeting on the 19 November 2025.
Attachments:
- Document SouthbrookCoverSheet 05 Nov 2025
- Document CAB3492 Southbrook Cottages 05 Nov 2025
9
Q2 Finance & Performance Monitoring
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Scrutiny Committee raises with the Deputy Leader or relevant Cabinet member any issues arising from the information in this report, ref CAB3525, which is being presented to Cabinet on the 19 November 2025 and considers whether there are any items of significance to resolve or to be drawn to the attention of Cabinet.
That the Scrutiny Committee raises with the Deputy Leader or relevant Cabinet member any issues arising from the information in this report, ref CAB3525, which is being presented to Cabinet on the 19 November 2025 and considers whether there are any items of significance to resolve or to be drawn to the attention of Cabinet.
Attachments:
- Document Q2PerformanceMonitoringReportCoversheet 05 Nov 2025
- Document CAB3525 Q2 Finance and Performance monitoring 05 Nov 2025
10
To note the committees current Work Programme.
The latest version of the committee work programme can be found here: https://democracy.winchester.gov.uk/mgPlansHome.aspx?bcr=1
Attachments:
- Document Printed plan Scrutiny Work Programme - November 2025 Meeting The Scrutiny Committee 05 Nov 2025
11
To note the latest Forward Plan of Key Decisions
Forward Plan of Key Decisions - 1 December 2025 to 28 February 2026
Attachments:
- Document Printed plan Forward Plan - Dec 25 to Feb 26 Cabinet 05 Nov 2025
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