Hampshire County Council
Councillors:
78
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Committees:
49
Meetings (2026):
57
Meetings (2025):
155
Meeting
County Council - Hampshire
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 22nd May 2025
10:15 AM
Thursday, 22nd May 2025
10:15 AM
End:
Thursday, 22nd May 2025
2:15 PM
Thursday, 22nd May 2025
2:15 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
22 May 2025
22 May 2025
Location:
Council Chamber - HCC
Council Chamber - HCC
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Vice Chairman of the Council
Committee Member
Leader of the Council
Agenda
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Part I: Matters for Decision
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Outgoing Chairman's Statement
Prior to the commencement of the formal business set out in the Agenda
below, there will be a short address by the Outgoing Chairman of the
Council.
below, there will be a short address by the Outgoing Chairman of the
Council.
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Part II: Matters for Information
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
2
Election of Chairman
In accordance with Standing Order 6.1, to elect a Chairman of the County Council to hold office until the next Annual General Meeting of the Council in 2026.
The Outgoing Chairman to request the Chief Executive, as the Proper Officer, to call for nominations which are to be seconded, with all propositions being put to the vote. The new Chairman to take the Chair.
The Outgoing Chairman to request the Chief Executive, as the Proper Officer, to call for nominations which are to be seconded, with all propositions being put to the vote. The new Chairman to take the Chair.
3
Appointment of Vice-Chairman
In accordance with Standing Order 6.1, to appoint a Vice-Chairman of the County Council to hold office until the next Annual General Meeting of the Council in 2026.
The Incoming Chairman will call for nominations which are to be seconded, with all propositions being put to the vote.
The Incoming Chairman will call for nominations which are to be seconded, with all propositions being put to the vote.
4
Leader and Cabinet
4
Cabinet Members
b) Cabinet Members
The Leader of the Council to confirm the Members of the Cabinet.
The Leader of the Council to confirm the Members of the Cabinet.
4
Election of Leader
a) Election of Leader
To elect a Leader of the County Council pursuant to Part 1, Chapter 11 of the Constitution. The Chairman will call for nominations, which are to be seconded with all propositions being put to the vote.
To elect a Leader of the County Council pursuant to Part 1, Chapter 11 of the Constitution. The Chairman will call for nominations, which are to be seconded with all propositions being put to the vote.
5
Declarations of Interest
All Members who believe they have a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter to be considered at the meeting must declare that interest and, having regard to Part 3 Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members’ Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore all Members with a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting should consider, having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 4 of the Code, whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, consider whether it is appropriate to leave the meeting while the matter is discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
6
Minutes
To confirm the minutes of the meetings held on 13 February 2025 and 20 March 2025.
Attachments:
- Document 2025-02-13 Minutes FINAL 14 May 2025
- Document 2025-03-20 Minutes 14 May 2025
7
Deputations
To receive any deputations in accordance with Standing Order 12.
8
Incoming Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Incoming Chairman may wish to make.
9
Leader's Report
To receive such reports as the Leader of the Council may wish to bring before the Council.
10
Questions under Standing Order 16.1.1
To deal with questions pursuant to Standing Order 16.1.1. Where a member has submitted more than one question, their second and subsequent questions will not be answered until all members’ first questions have been dealt with.
Attachments:
- Document Item 10 Questions 14 May 2025
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Proportionality and Appointments (this report will follow)
To consider a report of the Chief Executive as follows:
a) Proportionality
In accordance with Part 1 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the
proportionality rules), to review the allocation of seats on County Council
Committees and Panels, and other proportionate bodies the County
Council is represented on.
b) Appointment to County Council Committees and Panels
In accordance with Standing Order 6.2, to appoint a Chairman and Vice Chairman for every Committee and Panel of the County Council.
c) Appointment of Members to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and
Rescue Authority
In accordance with Standing Order 26 to appoint the full quota of County
Council Members to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue
Authority.
d) General Appointments
To make any Member appointments or alterations as required to the
membership of committees and standing panels of the County Council, to
statutory joint committees, to other proportional bodies the County
Council is represented on, or to any other bodies which are not subject to
proportionality rules.
a) Proportionality
In accordance with Part 1 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the
proportionality rules), to review the allocation of seats on County Council
Committees and Panels, and other proportionate bodies the County
Council is represented on.
b) Appointment to County Council Committees and Panels
In accordance with Standing Order 6.2, to appoint a Chairman and Vice Chairman for every Committee and Panel of the County Council.
c) Appointment of Members to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and
Rescue Authority
In accordance with Standing Order 26 to appoint the full quota of County
Council Members to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue
Authority.
d) General Appointments
To make any Member appointments or alterations as required to the
membership of committees and standing panels of the County Council, to
statutory joint committees, to other proportional bodies the County
Council is represented on, or to any other bodies which are not subject to
proportionality rules.
Attachments:
- Document Item 11 - Proportionality and Appointments 14 May 2025
12
Appointment of Independent Persons
To consider a report of the Conduct Advisory Panel recommending the appointment of Independent Persons for the County Council.
Attachments:
- Document Report 14 May 2025
13
Audit Committee Terms of Reference
To consider a report of Cabinet recommending amendments to the Terms of Reference of the Audit Committee.
Attachments:
- Document Report 14 May 2025
14
Review of the Members Allowances Scheme 2025/26
To consider a report of the Employment in Hampshire County Council Committee regarding the Independent Remuneration Panel appointments and, if revised Audit Committee Terms of Reference are approved elsewhere on this agenda, the introduction of a new allowance for Independent Co-opted members of the Audit Committee.
Attachments:
- Document Report 14 May 2025
15
Appointment of Chief Financial Officer
To consider a report of the Chief Executive regarding arrangements for the County Council’s Section 151 Officer (Chief Financial Officer).
Attachments:
- Document Report 14 May 2025
16
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority
16
HIWFRA Questions
To deal with any questions which have been submitted pursuant to Standing Order 16.3 concerning the discharge of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority’s functions.
17
Changes to Responsibility for Executive Functions
To receive a report of the Chief Executive on changes to Executive Responsibilities.
Attachments:
- Document Report 14 May 2025
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