Hampshire County Council
Councillors:
78
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49
Meetings (2026):
57
Meetings (2025):
155
Meeting
Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 22nd January 2026
10:00 AM
Thursday, 22nd January 2026
10:00 AM
End:
Thursday, 22nd January 2026
2:00 PM
Thursday, 22nd January 2026
2:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
22 Jan 2026
22 Jan 2026
Location:
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester
Ashburton Hall, Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester
Meeting Attendees
Independent Group Deputy
Vice Chairman of the Council
Liberal Democrats Spokesperson
Liberal Democrats Deputy
Independent Group Deputy
Agenda
1
Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes
Apologies were received from Councillors Jackie Branson, Malcolm Wallace, Keith House and Tanya Park. Councillor Tonia Craig attended as the Liberal Democrat deputy.
2
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.
Minutes
Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Disclosable Pecuniary Interest in any matter considered at the meeting they must declare that interest at the time of the relevant debate and, having regard to the circumstances described in Part 3, Paragraph 1.5 of the County Council's Members' Code of Conduct, leave the meeting while the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with Paragraph 1.6 of the Code. Furthermore Members were mindful that where they believed they had a Personal Interest in a matter being considered at the meeting they considered whether such interest should be declared, and having regard to Part 5, Paragraph 5 of the Code, considered whether it was appropriate to leave the meeting whilst the matter was discussed, save for exercising any right to speak in accordance with the Code.
No declarations of interest were made.
No declarations of interest were made.
3
Minutes of previous meeting
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting 23 October 2025.
Attachments:
Minutes
The minutes of the meeting held on 23 October 2025 were agreed as a correct record.
4
Deputations
To receive any deputations notified under Standing Order 12.
Minutes
No deputations were received for this meeting.
5
Chairman's Announcements
To receive any announcements the Chairman may wish to make.
Minutes
The Chairman provided a detailed update on the structural changes implemented by the County Council following the appointment of the Chief Executive. The Committee heard that the Hampshire 2050 Directorate had been disaggregated, with functions redistributed across People and Organisation and Universal Services to strengthen readiness for forthcoming work on devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR).
Members sought clarification on the renaming process.
The Leader confirmed that any changes to scrutiny structure and their remits would require approval of Full Council at their meeting in February. He also advised that scrutiny functions would need to align with the Executive portfolios, which were also to be reviewed.
Members sought clarification on the renaming process.
The Leader confirmed that any changes to scrutiny structure and their remits would require approval of Full Council at their meeting in February. He also advised that scrutiny functions would need to align with the Executive portfolios, which were also to be reviewed.
6
2026-27 Revenue Budget, Savings & Capital Programme Report for Hampshire 2050
To pre-scrutinise the report for the Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services setting out the proposed 2026-27 Revenue Budget, Savings & Capital Programme Report for the Hampshire 2050 Directorate.
Attachments:
- Document 6 Cover Sheet - H2050SC - Required for DD & Selectv2 14 Jan 2026
- Document 6 H2050 Directorate DD & Select FY2026-27 Budget Reportv3 14 Jan 2026
- Document Items 6 and 7 Budget Presentation 14 Jan 2026
Minutes
Members received a joint presentation from the Deputy Director of Hampshire 2050, Director of Corporate Operations and Director of, People and Organisation providing an overview of the Council’s financial position as well as key features of their proposed Revenue and capital budgets for 2026/27 for their respective directorates (Items 6 and 7 on the agenda).
The Select Committee firstly pre-scrutinised a report for the Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services regarding the proposals for the 2026-27 Revenue Budget, Savings & Capital Programme Report for the Hampshire 2050 Directorate.
Officers delivered a comprehensive presentation setting out the updated Medium Term Financial Strategy, movements arising from the local government settlement, inflation assumptions, the integration of Hampshire 2050 budgets into other directorates, and the status of SP25 and SP26 savings.
During discussion, Members raised a number of detailed questions regarding office accommodation savings, developer charge reforms, efficiency savings, LGR resourcing and risks associated with the Structural Change Order. Officers provided detailed responses, explaining reprofiling of property disposal savings, preparedness for national reforms, the composition of efficiency savings, approaches to funding LGR staffing, and the constraints likely under any future Structural Change Order.
Members engaged in a wide?ranging debate expressing concerns about capacity, competing priorities and the balance of resources across climate strategy, policy and LGR demands. Officers confirmed that climate responsibilities would continue to be supported and that Member?led work on future climate strategy remained active.
Following debate, the Committee:
RESOLVED:
That the Committee supports the recommendations being proposed to the Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services in the attached report.
The Select Committee firstly pre-scrutinised a report for the Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services regarding the proposals for the 2026-27 Revenue Budget, Savings & Capital Programme Report for the Hampshire 2050 Directorate.
Officers delivered a comprehensive presentation setting out the updated Medium Term Financial Strategy, movements arising from the local government settlement, inflation assumptions, the integration of Hampshire 2050 budgets into other directorates, and the status of SP25 and SP26 savings.
During discussion, Members raised a number of detailed questions regarding office accommodation savings, developer charge reforms, efficiency savings, LGR resourcing and risks associated with the Structural Change Order. Officers provided detailed responses, explaining reprofiling of property disposal savings, preparedness for national reforms, the composition of efficiency savings, approaches to funding LGR staffing, and the constraints likely under any future Structural Change Order.
Members engaged in a wide?ranging debate expressing concerns about capacity, competing priorities and the balance of resources across climate strategy, policy and LGR demands. Officers confirmed that climate responsibilities would continue to be supported and that Member?led work on future climate strategy remained active.
Following debate, the Committee:
RESOLVED:
That the Committee supports the recommendations being proposed to the Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services in the attached report.
7
2026-27 Revenue Budget and Capital Programme and Savings for Corporate Services
To pre-scrutinise a report for the Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services setting out the proposed 2026-27 Revenue Budget and Capital Programme and Savings for Corporate Services.
Attachments:
- Document 7 Cover Sheet - Corporate Services - Required for Jan 26 Select 14 Jan 2026
- Document 7i Corporate Services Directorate DD & Select FY2026-27 Budget Reportv2 14 Jan 2026
Minutes
The Committee reviewed the proposed Corporate Services budget, with officers outlining the main movements since the previous year.
Members questioned the cost of establishing the ERP system for the Mayoral Combined Authority and the implications of LGR-related pressures on IT, HR and finance. Officers clarified the approach to cost recovery for the ERP system and confirmed that detailed planning for additional workloads would follow once Government decisions were made.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee supports the recommendations being proposed to the Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services in the attached report.
Members questioned the cost of establishing the ERP system for the Mayoral Combined Authority and the implications of LGR-related pressures on IT, HR and finance. Officers clarified the approach to cost recovery for the ERP system and confirmed that detailed planning for additional workloads would follow once Government decisions were made.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee supports the recommendations being proposed to the Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services in the attached report.
8
Community Safety Group Annual Report
To consider a report of the Director of Public Health giving an annual update on the work of the Community Safety Group.
Attachments:
- Document 8 2026-01-22 Hampshire 2050 Select Committee - Community Safety Group Annual Report 14 Jan 2026
Minutes
The Committee considered the annual report of the Director of Public Health giving an overview of the County Council’s statutory community safety duties.
Members raised how the outcomes were monitored and measured. Officers explained that detailed performance information was scrutinised within other Select Committees. However, it was agreed that future reports would provide clearer signposting/links to these reports from other Select Committees.
The Committee endorsed continued partnership working.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee:
1. Noted the progress made by Hampshire County Council in delivering the priorities set out in the Hampshire Community Safety Agreement.
2. Endorsed the continued multi-agency approach outlined in the Community Safety Agreement, tackling exploitation, serious violence, drug-related harm, domestic abuse, hate crime, and promoting community wellbeing.
Members raised how the outcomes were monitored and measured. Officers explained that detailed performance information was scrutinised within other Select Committees. However, it was agreed that future reports would provide clearer signposting/links to these reports from other Select Committees.
The Committee endorsed continued partnership working.
RESOLVED:
That the Committee:
1. Noted the progress made by Hampshire County Council in delivering the priorities set out in the Hampshire Community Safety Agreement.
2. Endorsed the continued multi-agency approach outlined in the Community Safety Agreement, tackling exploitation, serious violence, drug-related harm, domestic abuse, hate crime, and promoting community wellbeing.
9
Work Programme
To consider the work programme for the Select Committee.
Attachments:
- Document 9 Work Programme MASTER (NEW Nov24) 14 Jan 2026
Minutes
The Committee reviewed its work programme and discussed the anticipated impact of LGR and devolution on future scrutiny arrangements.
RESOLVED:
The Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee agrees the work programme as presented and authorises the Chairman, in
consultation with the Directors of Corporate Operations and People and Organisation, to prioritise and allocate future items.
RESOLVED:
The Hampshire 2050, Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee agrees the work programme as presented and authorises the Chairman, in
consultation with the Directors of Corporate Operations and People and Organisation, to prioritise and allocate future items.
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