Basingstoke & Dean Borough Council
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Meeting
South Ham and Buckskin Regeneration Committee - Basingstoke & Dean
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Monday, 6th July 2026
6:30 PM
Monday, 6th July 2026
6:30 PM
End:
Monday, 6th July 2026
9:30 PM
Monday, 6th July 2026
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
06 Jul 2026
06 Jul 2026
Location:
Committee Rooms 1 & 2 - Deanes
Committee Rooms 1 & 2 - Deanes
Meeting Attendees
Council Staff
Head of Major Projects and Development
Sarah Good
Expected
Council Staff
Grant Thornton
Expected
Committee Member
Reserve
Vice-Chair of the Resident Services Committee
Committee Member
Chair
Chair of the South Ham & Buckskin Regeneration Committee
Reserve
Leader of the Conservative Group
Reserve
Vice-Chair of the Audit and Accounts Committee
Reserve
Vice-Chair of the Licensing Committee
Reserve
Chair of the Licensing Committee
Reserve
Vice Chair of the Resources Committee
Committee Member
Chair of the Investigating and Disciplinary and Standards Appeals Committee and Vice Chair of the Environment and Infrastructure Committee
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence and substitutions
Minutes
Councillor Tuck was replaced by Councillor Jones.
2
Declarations of interest
Minutes
Councillor Dillow declared a non-pecuniary interest as a resident of Buckskin.
3
Minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 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 Minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2026 25 Jun 2026
Minutes
That the minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2026 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.
4
Appointment of Vice-Chair
To appoint a Vice-Chair to the South Ham and Buckskin Regeneration Committee for the 2026/27 municipal year.
Minutes
The Chair sought nominations for the Vice Chair appointment, but no nominations were put forward, therefore it was agreed to include the item on the next agenda.
5
Response to Council Question
To note the response to a question raised at Council on the 26 February 2026.
Attachments:
- Document Written Response 25 Jun 2026
Minutes
The Committee received the response to a question referred from Council from public speaker Marcus Simpson.
The Committee discussed the response and made the following comments:
Raised concerns regarding the potential impact of compulsory purchase powers on residents, including the implications for homeowners who may be unable to find a comparable replacement property.
Discussed whether sufficient consideration had been given to human rights legislation and requested a legal response on the matter.
Stressed the importance of maintaining environmental improvements and community support initiatives in South Ham and Buckskin whilst the regeneration proposals progressed.
Welcomed the improvement works undertaken by the Council's Make a Difference Team. Members also requested a response from the relevant Cabinet Member regarding the implementation of a previously approved proposal for community "big bin" provision to tackle fly-tipping.
Resolved: The Committee:
Notes the response
Requests a response from the Legal team regarding the human rights considerations raised during the discussion. Requests a response from the appropriate Cabinet Member concerning the implementation of the borough-wide "big bin" initiative.
The Committee discussed the response and made the following comments:
Raised concerns regarding the potential impact of compulsory purchase powers on residents, including the implications for homeowners who may be unable to find a comparable replacement property.
Discussed whether sufficient consideration had been given to human rights legislation and requested a legal response on the matter.
Stressed the importance of maintaining environmental improvements and community support initiatives in South Ham and Buckskin whilst the regeneration proposals progressed.
Welcomed the improvement works undertaken by the Council's Make a Difference Team. Members also requested a response from the relevant Cabinet Member regarding the implementation of a previously approved proposal for community "big bin" provision to tackle fly-tipping.
Resolved: The Committee:
Notes the response
Requests a response from the Legal team regarding the human rights considerations raised during the discussion. Requests a response from the appropriate Cabinet Member concerning the implementation of the borough-wide "big bin" initiative.
6
Update from SNG
The Committee will receive a presentation from Sovereign Network Group (SNG) which will provide them with an update on the following areas:
· Beacon Community Centre
· Key Milestones
· Beacon Community Centre
· Key Milestones
Minutes
The Committee received a presentation from Polly Gardner, Sarah Fordham and Matthew Hensby from Sovereign Network Group (SNG), which provided an update on the community engagement activities, early priority projects and the emerging masterplan.
The Committee discussed the presentation and made the following comments:
Members acknowledged the scale and complexity of the regeneration programme but expressed concern regarding the length of time taken to develop the masterplan. Some Members highlighted the uncertainty and stress experienced by residents and emphasised the importance of identifying the additional areas of limited change as soon as possible.
Concerns were raised regarding parking provision and the allotment holders relating to Pinkerton Road emerging proposals.
Sought clarification on the compensation arrangements, support available to homeowners and tenants, and the process for residents wishing to return to the area following redevelopment. Members also highlighted the importance of ensuring that displaced residents were able to remain connected to their community and local schools.
Stressed the importance that the temporary Community Centre based at the Beacon did not delay the delivery of a permanent community centre.
Welcomed that an independently facilitated resident led group had been formed with the support of SNG and requested a copy of the groups full Terms of Reference. It was also requested that the co-Chairs of the group be invited to attend a future Committee meeting to discuss its work and effectiveness.
Emphasised the importance of circulating information in advance to ensure that residents had sufficient time to consider proposals before the public consultation events.
Requested further information in relation to project assurance.
Resolved: That the Committee:
Notes the update provided by SNG.
Recommends that the Residents Services Committee considers arrangements in order to provide the highest possible priority within the council’s housing allocation scheme for South Ham and Buckskin residents displaced by the regeneration proposals. Requests that the independently facilitated Resident Led Group Terms of Reference be shared with the Committee, subject to agreement by the group.
Requests that the Co-Chairs of the independently facilitated Resident Led Group be invited to attend a future Committee meeting.
The Committee discussed the presentation and made the following comments:
Members acknowledged the scale and complexity of the regeneration programme but expressed concern regarding the length of time taken to develop the masterplan. Some Members highlighted the uncertainty and stress experienced by residents and emphasised the importance of identifying the additional areas of limited change as soon as possible.
Concerns were raised regarding parking provision and the allotment holders relating to Pinkerton Road emerging proposals.
Sought clarification on the compensation arrangements, support available to homeowners and tenants, and the process for residents wishing to return to the area following redevelopment. Members also highlighted the importance of ensuring that displaced residents were able to remain connected to their community and local schools.
Stressed the importance that the temporary Community Centre based at the Beacon did not delay the delivery of a permanent community centre.
Welcomed that an independently facilitated resident led group had been formed with the support of SNG and requested a copy of the groups full Terms of Reference. It was also requested that the co-Chairs of the group be invited to attend a future Committee meeting to discuss its work and effectiveness.
Emphasised the importance of circulating information in advance to ensure that residents had sufficient time to consider proposals before the public consultation events.
Requested further information in relation to project assurance.
Resolved: That the Committee:
Notes the update provided by SNG.
Recommends that the Residents Services Committee considers arrangements in order to provide the highest possible priority within the council’s housing allocation scheme for South Ham and Buckskin residents displaced by the regeneration proposals. Requests that the independently facilitated Resident Led Group Terms of Reference be shared with the Committee, subject to agreement by the group.
Requests that the Co-Chairs of the independently facilitated Resident Led Group be invited to attend a future Committee meeting.
7
Feedback from the Save BASH group
The Committee has extended an open invitation to the Save BASH group to provide feedback.
Minutes
The Committee received an update from Zena Lyndsay, Chair of the Save BASH group following recent resident engagement events.
Concerns were expressed regarding the rationale for regeneration as many privately owned homes had been well maintained and homeowners felt disadvantaged by the proposals.
Questions were also raised regarding housing design, the density of future development, green spaces, employment opportunities and the maintenance of existing and future SNG properties.
The Committee discussed concerns that private homeowners could feel unfairly affected by regeneration proposals as they would have invested significantly in the maintenance of their properties over time.
The Committee encouraged SNG to continue engaging with residents and to provide further opportunities for feedback as the proposals developed.
Concerns were expressed regarding the rationale for regeneration as many privately owned homes had been well maintained and homeowners felt disadvantaged by the proposals.
Questions were also raised regarding housing design, the density of future development, green spaces, employment opportunities and the maintenance of existing and future SNG properties.
The Committee discussed concerns that private homeowners could feel unfairly affected by regeneration proposals as they would have invested significantly in the maintenance of their properties over time.
The Committee encouraged SNG to continue engaging with residents and to provide further opportunities for feedback as the proposals developed.
8
Review of work programme
The Committee is asked to note and review its Work Programme.
Future meeting dates:
· 12 November 2026
· 11 February 2026
Future meeting dates:
· 12 November 2026
· 11 February 2026
Minutes
The Committee reviewed its work programme and identified a number of potential items for future meetings.
Members requested items on:
Resident relocation arrangements.
Progress on the South Ham community centre.
Transport/parking survey survey findings, however it was highlighted this will be included in future planning application for Pinkerton Road.
SNG Project assurance and governance arrangements.
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Resident relocation arrangements.
Progress on the South Ham community centre.
Transport/parking survey survey findings, however it was highlighted this will be included in future planning application for Pinkerton Road.
SNG Project assurance and governance arrangements.
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