Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council
Councillors:
54
Wards:
18
Committees:
23
Meetings (2026):
68
Meetings (2025):
75
Meeting
Council - Basingstoke & Dean
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 21st May 2026
6:30 PM
Thursday, 21st May 2026
6:30 PM
End:
Thursday, 21st May 2026
9:30 PM
Thursday, 21st May 2026
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
21 May 2026
21 May 2026
Location:
Council Chamber - Deanes
Council Chamber - Deanes
Webcast:
Available
Available
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Committee Member
Chair of the Human Resources Committee
Committee Member
Committee Member
Vice-Chair of the Audit and Accounts Committee
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Major Projects and Business Engagement
Committee Member
Chair of Development Control Committee
Committee Member
Chair of the Licensing Committee
Committee Member
Leader
Committee Member
Chair of the Resources Committee
Committee Member
Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Committee Member
Vice-Chair of the Licensing Committee
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
Committee Member
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion
Committee Member
Leader of the Reform UK Group
Committee Member
Leader of the Conservative Group
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Sports, Leisure and Culture
Committee Member
Chair of the Audit and Accounts Committee
Committee Member
Vice-Chair of the Resident Services Committee
Committee Member
Chair of the South Ham & Buckskin Regeneration Committee
Committee Member
Committee Member
Deputy Leader of the Labour Group and Chair of the Environment and Infrastructure Committee
Committee Member
Chair of the Investigating and Disciplinary and Standards Appeals Committee and Vice Chair of the Environment and Infrastructure Committee
Committee Member
Chair of the Resident Services & Vice-Chair of Development Control Committee
Committee Member
Vice Chair of the Resources Committee
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Climate and Ecological Emergency
Committee Member
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
Minutes
Apologies were received from Councillors Hynan, Ibrahim and Trumm.
2
Declarations of interest
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
3
Minutes of the meeting held on 19 March 2026
The Chair will move that the minutes of the meeting be signed as a correct record. The only part of the minutes that can be discussed is their accuracy.
Attachments:
- Document Printed minutes 19th-Mar-2026 18.30 Council 13 May 2026
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on 19 March 2026 were confirmed as an accurate record and signed by the Mayor.
4
Announcements
Minutes
The Mayor confirmed that she had no announcements to make but highlighted that she had enjoyed a busy week having attended five events across the local area, including visits to both Kingsclere and Pamber.
5
Membership of Cabinet
To note those councillors appointed by the Leader as Members of the Cabinet including the Deputy Leader.
Attachments:
- Document Cabinet 13 May 2026
Minutes
The Leader of the Council announced membership of the Cabinet:
Councillor Paul Harvey Leader
Councillor Gavin James Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Councillor Chris Tomblin Cabinet Member for Climate and Ecological Emergency
Councillor Laura James Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Councillor John McKay Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion
Councillor Kerry Morrow Cabinet Member for Sports, Leisure and Culture
Councillor Andy Konieczko Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
Councillor Onnalee Cubitt Cabinet Member for Major Projects and
Regeneration
Councillor Paul Harvey Leader
Councillor Gavin James Co-Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Property
Councillor Chris Tomblin Cabinet Member for Climate and Ecological Emergency
Councillor Laura James Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services and Housing
Councillor John McKay Cabinet Member for Communities, Partnerships and Inclusion
Councillor Kerry Morrow Cabinet Member for Sports, Leisure and Culture
Councillor Andy Konieczko Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
Councillor Onnalee Cubitt Cabinet Member for Major Projects and
Regeneration
6
Allocation of Seats to Political Groups
Report of the Head of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer
Attachments:
- Document Report 13 May 2026
- Document Appendix 1 13 May 2026
Minutes
The Local Government and Housing Act 1989 requires local authorities to review committee membership and political representation annually. Council considered a report which sought approval to the committee sizes together with the scheme of proportionality for 2026/27.
Resolved: That Council
1) Approve the committee sizes and scheme of proportionality for 2026/27 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, in order to enable appointments to be made to Committees of Council.
2) Agree to depart from political proportionality in the allocation of seats to Standards Committee.
Resolved: That Council
1) Approve the committee sizes and scheme of proportionality for 2026/27 as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, in order to enable appointments to be made to Committees of Council.
2) Agree to depart from political proportionality in the allocation of seats to Standards Committee.
7
Appointment of Committees
To appoint Members of the Council to the following committees for the council year 2026/27 in accordance with the wishes of political groups, together with standing panels of substitute members:
1) Environment and Infrastructure Overview and Scrutiny Committee
2) Resident Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee
3) Resources Committee Overview and Scrutiny Committee
4) South Ham and Buckskin Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee
5) Audit and Accounts Committee
6) Development Control Committee
7) Human Resources Committee
8) Licensing Committee
9) Standards Committee
10) Investigating and Disciplinary and Standards Appeals Committee
1) Environment and Infrastructure Overview and Scrutiny Committee
2) Resident Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee
3) Resources Committee Overview and Scrutiny Committee
4) South Ham and Buckskin Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee
5) Audit and Accounts Committee
6) Development Control Committee
7) Human Resources Committee
8) Licensing Committee
9) Standards Committee
10) Investigating and Disciplinary and Standards Appeals Committee
Attachments:
- Document committee nominations 13 May 2026
- Document Agreed committee seats 11 Jun 2026
Minutes
Nominations were received for the appointment of Members of the Council and a standing panel of substitute members to the Council’s Committees for the year 2026/27.
Resolved: That appointments be made to Committees for the 2026/27 council year as set out in Appendix 1 of the minutes.
Resolved: That appointments be made to Committees for the 2026/27 council year as set out in Appendix 1 of the minutes.
8
Election of Committee Chairs
To elect Chairs of the following committees for the council year 2026/27 in accordance with the Committee Procedure Rules:
1) Environment and Infrastructure Overview and Scrutiny Committee
2) Resident Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee
3) Resources Committee Overview and Scrutiny Committee
4) South Ham and Buckskin Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee
5) Audit and Accounts Committee
6) Development Control Committee
7) Human Resources Committee
8) Licensing Committee
9) Standards Committee
10) Investigating and Disciplinary and Standards Appeals Committee
Note: Vice-Chairs will be appointed by Committees at their first available meeting after the annual meeting of the Council
1) Environment and Infrastructure Overview and Scrutiny Committee
2) Resident Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee
3) Resources Committee Overview and Scrutiny Committee
4) South Ham and Buckskin Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee
5) Audit and Accounts Committee
6) Development Control Committee
7) Human Resources Committee
8) Licensing Committee
9) Standards Committee
10) Investigating and Disciplinary and Standards Appeals Committee
Note: Vice-Chairs will be appointed by Committees at their first available meeting after the annual meeting of the Council
Attachments:
- Document Recorded Votes 11 Jun 2026
Minutes
Nominations were received for the appointment of Chairs to the Committees of the Council. Where appointments were contested, a recorded vote was requested as detailed in Appendix 2 of the minutes.
Resolved: That Members be appointed to the role of Chair for the following Committees of the Council:
1) Environment and Infrastructure Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Councillor West
2) Resident Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Councillor Freeman
3) Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Councillor Izett
4) South Ham and Buckskin Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Councillor G Watts
5) Audit and Accounts Committee – Councillor Phillimore
6) Development Control Committee – Councillor Durrant
7) Human Resources Committee – Councillor Bowes
8) Licensing Committee – Councillor Hart
9) Standards Committee – A Lewis
10) Investigating and Disciplinary and Standards Appeals Committee – Councillor Blackberry
Resolved: That Members be appointed to the role of Chair for the following Committees of the Council:
1) Environment and Infrastructure Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Councillor West
2) Resident Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Councillor Freeman
3) Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Councillor Izett
4) South Ham and Buckskin Regeneration Overview and Scrutiny Committee – Councillor G Watts
5) Audit and Accounts Committee – Councillor Phillimore
6) Development Control Committee – Councillor Durrant
7) Human Resources Committee – Councillor Bowes
8) Licensing Committee – Councillor Hart
9) Standards Committee – A Lewis
10) Investigating and Disciplinary and Standards Appeals Committee – Councillor Blackberry
9
Appointments to Joint Bodies
1) Joint Manydown Committee
To appoint 4 Members.
The membership to comprise of Cabinet Members and Members from the following wards: Kempshott and Buckskin, Oakley and the Candovers, Sherborne St John and Rooksdown, Winklebury and Manydown.
For information the current Members are Councillors Cubitt, Freeman, J Jones and West.
2) Crime and Disorder Joint Scrutiny Committee
To appoint 3 Members to a joint Scrutiny Committee (comprising Hart, Rushmoor and Basingstoke and Deane).
The membership to consist of 1 Conservative councillor, 1 councillor from the Independent Forum and 1 councillor from either the Liberal Democrat Group or Labour Group.
For information the current Members are Councillors Minas-Bound, Hart and Tustain
3) PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) Adjudication joint Committee.
To appoint 1 Member.
For information the current Member is Councillor Konieczko.
4) Hampshire Police and Crime Panel
To re-confirm Councillor McKay as the main representative on the panel and appoint a Deputy to the panel.
5) Combined County Authority - Planning Advisory Board
To appoint a main Member and Deputy
To appoint 4 Members.
The membership to comprise of Cabinet Members and Members from the following wards: Kempshott and Buckskin, Oakley and the Candovers, Sherborne St John and Rooksdown, Winklebury and Manydown.
For information the current Members are Councillors Cubitt, Freeman, J Jones and West.
2) Crime and Disorder Joint Scrutiny Committee
To appoint 3 Members to a joint Scrutiny Committee (comprising Hart, Rushmoor and Basingstoke and Deane).
The membership to consist of 1 Conservative councillor, 1 councillor from the Independent Forum and 1 councillor from either the Liberal Democrat Group or Labour Group.
For information the current Members are Councillors Minas-Bound, Hart and Tustain
3) PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) Adjudication joint Committee.
To appoint 1 Member.
For information the current Member is Councillor Konieczko.
4) Hampshire Police and Crime Panel
To re-confirm Councillor McKay as the main representative on the panel and appoint a Deputy to the panel.
5) Combined County Authority - Planning Advisory Board
To appoint a main Member and Deputy
Minutes
Nominations were received for appointments to joint bodies.
Resolved: That Members be appointed to joint bodies as follows:
1) Joint Manydown Committee – Councillors Cubitt, Freeman, Jones and West.
2) Crime and Disorder Joint Scrutiny Committee – Councillors Rowley and Perry
3) PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) Adjudication joint Committee – Councillor Konieczko
4) Hampshire Police and Crime Panel – Councillor McKay (main representative) and Councillor Hart (deputy representative)
5) Combined County Authority – Planning Advisory Board – Councillor Konieczko (main representative) and Councillor Tuck (deputy representative)
Resolved: That Members be appointed to joint bodies as follows:
1) Joint Manydown Committee – Councillors Cubitt, Freeman, Jones and West.
2) Crime and Disorder Joint Scrutiny Committee – Councillors Rowley and Perry
3) PATROL (Parking and Traffic Regulations Outside London) Adjudication joint Committee – Councillor Konieczko
4) Hampshire Police and Crime Panel – Councillor McKay (main representative) and Councillor Hart (deputy representative)
5) Combined County Authority – Planning Advisory Board – Councillor Konieczko (main representative) and Councillor Tuck (deputy representative)
10
Appointments to Outside Bodies
To make appointments to outside bodies. (As in previous years it is hoped that a largely agreed list of appointments will be available to Council on 21 May 2026, with votes only required where agreement has not been reached).
Attachments:
- Document Outside Body Appointments 13 May 2026
- Document Outside Body Nominations 13 May 2026
- Document Agreed Outside Body Appointments 11 Jun 2026
Minutes
Nominations were received for representatives to sit on outside bodies.
Resolved: That Members be appointed as council representatives to sit on outside bodies as set out in Appendix 3 of the minutes.
Resolved: That Members be appointed as council representatives to sit on outside bodies as set out in Appendix 3 of the minutes.
11
Questions from members of the public
To receive and answer any questions from the public.
(Questions must be received in writing by Democratic Services no later than noon on Tuesday 19 May 2026)
(Questions must be received in writing by Democratic Services no later than noon on Tuesday 19 May 2026)
Minutes
There were no questions.
12
Petitions
To receive petitions.
(Notice of petitions must be received in writing by Democratic Services, no later than noon on Tuesday 19 May 2026)
(Notice of petitions must be received in writing by Democratic Services, no later than noon on Tuesday 19 May 2026)
Minutes
There were no petitions.
13
Silchester Neighbourhood Plan (2024 - 2040)
Report of the Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Infrastructure
Attachments:
- Document Report 13 May 2026
- Document Appendix_1 13 May 2026
- Document Appendix_2 13 May 2026
- Document Appendix_3 13 May 2026
- Document Appendix_4 13 May 2026
Minutes
Council considered a report which recommended that the Silchester Neighbourhood Plan be formally ‘made’ following a successful referendum.
Members recognised the significant time, effort and commitment invested by local residents and the parish council in developing the plan. Council expressed its thanks to all those involved in the achievement. The recommendation was unanimously approved.
Resolved: Council agree that
.
1) the Silchester Neighbourhood Development Plan 2024-2040 is formally made, under section 38A(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, with immediate effect.
2) authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Infrastructure to publish the Regulation 19 Decision Statement.
Members recognised the significant time, effort and commitment invested by local residents and the parish council in developing the plan. Council expressed its thanks to all those involved in the achievement. The recommendation was unanimously approved.
Resolved: Council agree that
.
1) the Silchester Neighbourhood Development Plan 2024-2040 is formally made, under section 38A(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004, with immediate effect.
2) authority be delegated to the Head of Planning and Infrastructure to publish the Regulation 19 Decision Statement.
14
Questions from Members of the Council on notice
Minutes
There were no questions
15
Questions to the Chair of Cabinet and/or a committee
To receive questions from members in relation to the minutes of the meetings detailed below:
Committee
Meeting Date
Human Resources
2 March 2026
Cabinet
10 March 2026
Standards
16 March 2026
Residents Services O&S
18 March 2026
Council
19 March 2026
Resources O&S
24 March 2026
Audit and Accounts
30 March 2026
Development Control
8 April 2026
Committee
Meeting Date
Human Resources
2 March 2026
Cabinet
10 March 2026
Standards
16 March 2026
Residents Services O&S
18 March 2026
Council
19 March 2026
Resources O&S
24 March 2026
Audit and Accounts
30 March 2026
Development Control
8 April 2026
Minutes
There were no questions.
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