Hampshire County Council
Councillors:
78
Wards:
76
Committees:
49
Meetings (2026):
57
Meetings (2025):
155
Meeting
County Council - Hampshire
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 21st May 2026
10:15 AM
Thursday, 21st May 2026
10:15 AM
End:
Thursday, 21st May 2026
2:15 PM
Thursday, 21st May 2026
2:15 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
21 May 2026
21 May 2026
Location:
Council Chamber - HCC
Council Chamber - HCC
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Leader of the Council
Chairman
Chairman of the Council
Vice-Chairman
Vice Chairman of the Council
Committee Member
Committee Member
Councillor Angela Clear
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Zoe Huggins BEM
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Alan Oliver
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Kevin Betsworth
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor James Barker
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Paul Barrett
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor James Batho
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Chrissie Bainbridge
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Julie Bird
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Zilliah Brooks
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Paul Carter
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Antonia Cox
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Jack Davies
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Chris Dorn
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Nicholas Drew
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Martin Eyre
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Sandra Gidley
Apologies
Committee Member
Councillor Jason Gillen
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Chris Harding
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Richard Harris
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor George Madgwick
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Paul McCormick
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor David Millar
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Paul Miller
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Terry Norton
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor David Podger
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Dan Poole
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Richard Quarterman
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Grainne Rason
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Michael Rennie
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Gwen Robinson
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Ian Simpson
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Anne Small
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Alan Stone
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Sajish Tom
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Colin Towell
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Kenneth Tranter
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Julie Vigor
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Mark Wilson-Thomas
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Paul Woolley
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Sally Yalden
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Emily Young
Present, as expected
Committee Member
Councillor Ian Young
Present, as expected
Agenda
0
Outgoing Chairman's Statement
The outgoing Chairman welcomed Members to the first meeting of the 2026–27 Council year and extended a warm welcome to Honorary Aldermen in attendance, as well as to newly elected Members, noting the significant number of new faces within the Council. He reflected on the privilege and responsibility of serving the residents of Hampshire and conveyed thanks, on behalf of the Council, to those Members who had stepped down or were not re-elected for their many years of service.
The outgoing Chairman reported on his activities since the previous meeting in February, noting his representation of the Council at a range of events across the county, including Winchester and Southampton Civic Days. He also highlighted attendance at Gurkha Day at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, where he had laid a wreath in the Gurkha Memorial Garden in recognition of the service and contribution of Gurkha soldiers, and acknowledged the importance of the Gurkha community within Hampshire.
The outgoing Chairman expressed his appreciation to those who had supported him during his term of office. Thanks were extended to the Vice-Chairman for her assistance throughout the year, to Council officers for their professional support and guidance, and to his Personal Assistant for her invaluable help. Special thanks were also given to Dr Sue Tippett for her support during the year. The outgoing Chairman further expressed his gratitude to all Members for electing him to serve as Chairman and reflected on the personal significance and honour of representing Hampshire, concluding that it had been a privilege to serve the county in this role.
The outgoing Chairman reported on his activities since the previous meeting in February, noting his representation of the Council at a range of events across the county, including Winchester and Southampton Civic Days. He also highlighted attendance at Gurkha Day at the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, where he had laid a wreath in the Gurkha Memorial Garden in recognition of the service and contribution of Gurkha soldiers, and acknowledged the importance of the Gurkha community within Hampshire.
The outgoing Chairman expressed his appreciation to those who had supported him during his term of office. Thanks were extended to the Vice-Chairman for her assistance throughout the year, to Council officers for their professional support and guidance, and to his Personal Assistant for her invaluable help. Special thanks were also given to Dr Sue Tippett for her support during the year. The outgoing Chairman further expressed his gratitude to all Members for electing him to serve as Chairman and reflected on the personal significance and honour of representing Hampshire, concluding that it had been a privilege to serve the county in this role.
Minutes
0
The Meeting closed at 1.08pm
Minutes
1
Apologies for Absence
To receive any apologies for absence.
Minutes
Apologies were received from Councillors Sandra Gidley and Tim Groves, and from Honorary Aldermen Adrian Collett, Andrew Gibson, Carol Laversha and Roy Perry.
2
County Council Election
To receive the County Returning Officer’s return of the persons elected Members of the County Council on 7 May 2026.
Attachments:
- Document County Council Election 13 May 2026
Minutes
The Council received the report of the County Returning Officer confirming the persons elected Members of the County Council on 7 May 2026.
3
Election of Chairman
To elect the Chairman of the County Council to hold office until the Annual General Meeting of the Council in 2027. The Chairman to call for nominations which are to be seconded, with all propositions being put to the vote. The new Chairman to sign the Declaration of Acceptance of Office and then take the Chair.
Minutes
The Outgoing Chairman called for nominations for Chairman. Councillor Joanne Burton, seconded by Councillor Nick Adams-King proposed that Councillor Pal Hayre be elected Chairman of the Council until the Annual General Meeting of the Council in 2027. No other nominations were received therefore the proposition was put to the vote and carried.
ORDERED:
That Councillor Pal Hayre be elected Chairman of the County Council until the Annual General Meeting in 2027. Councillor Hayre made the declaration of Acceptance of Office and took the chair.
ORDERED:
That Councillor Pal Hayre be elected Chairman of the County Council until the Annual General Meeting in 2027. Councillor Hayre made the declaration of Acceptance of Office and took the chair.
4
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 Non-Pecuniary 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.
5
Minutes
To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday 26 February.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes 13 May 2026
Minutes
The Minutes of the meeting held on 26 February 2026 were agreed as a correct record.
6
Appointment of Vice-Chairman
To appoint a Vice Chairman of the County Council to hold office until the Annual General Meeting of the Council in 2027. The Chairman will call for nominations which are to be seconded, with all propositions being put to the vote. The new Vice Chairman to sign the Declaration of Acceptance of Office.
Minutes
The Chairman invited nominations for the position of Vice-Chairman of the Council. Councillor Andy Tree, seconded by Councillor Keith House proposed Councillor Louise Parker-Jones. No other nominations were received therefore the proposition was put to the vote and carried.
ORDERED:
That Councillor Louise Parker-Jones be appointed as Vice-Chairman of the County Council until the Annual General Meeting in 2027. Councillor Parker-Jones made the declaration of Acceptance of Office.
ORDERED:
That Councillor Louise Parker-Jones be appointed as Vice-Chairman of the County Council until the Annual General Meeting in 2027. Councillor Parker-Jones made the declaration of Acceptance of Office.
7
Chairman's Announcements
To receive such announcements as the Chairman may wish to make to the Council.
Minutes
The Chairman welcomed Members, Honorary Aldermen, and attendees to the meeting and expressed gratitude for their election to the role of Chairman of Hampshire County Council, noting the honour of the position and their commitment to upholding the Council’s reputation. Appreciation was extended to the outgoing Chairman, former Councillor Mark Cooper, for his leadership, good humour, and guidance during his tenure, and best wishes were conveyed for his retirement. Thanks were also given to Councillors Joanne Burton and Nick Adams-King for proposing and seconding the Chairman’s nomination. The Chairman congratulated Councillor Lou Parker-Jones on their appointment as Vice-Chairman.
The Chairman provided an overview of her background and experience, noting her upbringing in Southampton, her career in family business and retail, and longstanding involvement in the local community. Reference was made to her election as a County Councillor in 2017 and subsequent service across a range of committees. The Chairman also outlined her ongoing commitment to community service, education, and voluntary work.
In outlining priorities for the forthcoming year, the Chairman emphasised support for young people, including promoting aspiration, skills, and opportunity, alongside recognition of the work of teachers and school staff. The importance of tackling loneliness and strengthening communities was highlighted, as was a commitment to celebrating diversity across Hampshire. The Chairman further noted her intention to act as a strong advocate for small businesses, recognising their importance to the local economy.
The Chairman reported on a number of Council achievements and areas of activity. It was noted that investment in the bus service improvement plan had resulted in a 7% increase in passenger journeys in 2024–2025, equating to an additional 1.6 million journeys, and that satisfaction levels had risen to 90%, placing Hampshire ninth nationally. Progress in decarbonising the public transport network was also highlighted, including the introduction of electric buses and associated infrastructure.
Recognition was given to the M27 Junction 10 project, which had received Construction Project of the Year at the Central South Business Awards 2026, reflecting high standards of delivery and project management. In addition, achievements of individual officers were acknowledged. Further recognition was given to the Council’s Property Services team, who had received an award for restoration work at the Grade I listed Great Barn at Basing House.
Updates were also provided on work within Public Health and Adult Social Care, including the reach of the Blood Pressure Champions programme and the milestone of the Dame Carol Black inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification unit supporting its 1,000th patient. It was further noted that Bickley Green Care Home had achieved veteran-friendly framework status, the first in Hampshire and among the first council-run homes nationally to do so. In Children’s Services, a recent Ofsted report was referenced, which commended support for care leavers and noted continued improvements and strong leadership.
Finally, the Chairman reported, with regret, the deaths of Honorary Aldermen Felicity Hindson MBE and Pamela Mutton, acknowledging their service to the Council. Members paid tribute, recognising their contributions and dedication to public service. The Council observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect.
The Chairman provided an overview of her background and experience, noting her upbringing in Southampton, her career in family business and retail, and longstanding involvement in the local community. Reference was made to her election as a County Councillor in 2017 and subsequent service across a range of committees. The Chairman also outlined her ongoing commitment to community service, education, and voluntary work.
In outlining priorities for the forthcoming year, the Chairman emphasised support for young people, including promoting aspiration, skills, and opportunity, alongside recognition of the work of teachers and school staff. The importance of tackling loneliness and strengthening communities was highlighted, as was a commitment to celebrating diversity across Hampshire. The Chairman further noted her intention to act as a strong advocate for small businesses, recognising their importance to the local economy.
The Chairman reported on a number of Council achievements and areas of activity. It was noted that investment in the bus service improvement plan had resulted in a 7% increase in passenger journeys in 2024–2025, equating to an additional 1.6 million journeys, and that satisfaction levels had risen to 90%, placing Hampshire ninth nationally. Progress in decarbonising the public transport network was also highlighted, including the introduction of electric buses and associated infrastructure.
Recognition was given to the M27 Junction 10 project, which had received Construction Project of the Year at the Central South Business Awards 2026, reflecting high standards of delivery and project management. In addition, achievements of individual officers were acknowledged. Further recognition was given to the Council’s Property Services team, who had received an award for restoration work at the Grade I listed Great Barn at Basing House.
Updates were also provided on work within Public Health and Adult Social Care, including the reach of the Blood Pressure Champions programme and the milestone of the Dame Carol Black inpatient drug and alcohol detoxification unit supporting its 1,000th patient. It was further noted that Bickley Green Care Home had achieved veteran-friendly framework status, the first in Hampshire and among the first council-run homes nationally to do so. In Children’s Services, a recent Ofsted report was referenced, which commended support for care leavers and noted continued improvements and strong leadership.
Finally, the Chairman reported, with regret, the deaths of Honorary Aldermen Felicity Hindson MBE and Pamela Mutton, acknowledging their service to the Council. Members paid tribute, recognising their contributions and dedication to public service. The Council observed a minute’s silence as a mark of respect.
8
Leader and Cabinet
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.
b) Cabinet Members
The Leader of the Council to confirm the Members of the Cabinet.
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.
b) Cabinet Members
The Leader of the Council to confirm the Members of the Cabinet.
Minutes
a) Election of Leader
The Chairman called for nominations for the position of Leader of the County Council pursuant to Part 1, Chapter 9 of the Constitution. Councillor Jackie Porter, seconded by Councillor Martin Tod proposed Councillor Keith House. Councillor Kirsty North, seconded by Councillor Roz Chadd proposed Councillor Nick Adams-King.
A recorded vote was requested by the requisite number of Members.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
Councillor Keith House (25): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young.
Councillor Nick Adams-King (31): Councillors Nick Adams-King, Paul Barrett, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Pal Hayre, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, Lesley Meenaghan, Kirsty North, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Ian Simpson, Tom Thacker, Andy Tree, Rhydian Vaughan and Ian Young.
Abstain (20): Councillors James Barker, Kevin Betsworth, Paul Carter, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Paul Miller, Terry Norton, Alan Oliver, Louise Parker-Jones, Grainne Rason, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Alan Stone, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Julie Vigor and Paul Woolley.
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
Councillor Nick Adams-King was duly elected Leader until the Annual General Meeting of the Council in 2027.
a) Cabinet Members
The Leader confirmed the members of his Cabinet as follows:
Councillor Nick Adams-King - Leader and Executive Member for Corporate Services
Councillor Kirsty North - Deputy Leader and Executive Lead Member for Universal Services
Councillor Roz Chadd - Executive Lead Member for Children’s Services
Councillor Zoe Huggins - Executive Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health
Councillor Joanne Burton - Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing
Councillor Steve Forster - Executive Member for Highways and Passenger Transport
Councillor Juliet Henderson - Executive Member for Education
Councillor Stephen Reid - Executive Member for Corporate Services – Finance
Councillor Andy Tree - Executive Member for Corporate Services, People and Local Government Reorganisation
The Chairman called for nominations for the position of Leader of the County Council pursuant to Part 1, Chapter 9 of the Constitution. Councillor Jackie Porter, seconded by Councillor Martin Tod proposed Councillor Keith House. Councillor Kirsty North, seconded by Councillor Roz Chadd proposed Councillor Nick Adams-King.
A recorded vote was requested by the requisite number of Members.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
Councillor Keith House (25): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young.
Councillor Nick Adams-King (31): Councillors Nick Adams-King, Paul Barrett, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Pal Hayre, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, Lesley Meenaghan, Kirsty North, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Ian Simpson, Tom Thacker, Andy Tree, Rhydian Vaughan and Ian Young.
Abstain (20): Councillors James Barker, Kevin Betsworth, Paul Carter, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Paul Miller, Terry Norton, Alan Oliver, Louise Parker-Jones, Grainne Rason, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Alan Stone, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Julie Vigor and Paul Woolley.
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
Councillor Nick Adams-King was duly elected Leader until the Annual General Meeting of the Council in 2027.
a) Cabinet Members
The Leader confirmed the members of his Cabinet as follows:
Councillor Nick Adams-King - Leader and Executive Member for Corporate Services
Councillor Kirsty North - Deputy Leader and Executive Lead Member for Universal Services
Councillor Roz Chadd - Executive Lead Member for Children’s Services
Councillor Zoe Huggins - Executive Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health
Councillor Joanne Burton - Executive Member for Health and Wellbeing
Councillor Steve Forster - Executive Member for Highways and Passenger Transport
Councillor Juliet Henderson - Executive Member for Education
Councillor Stephen Reid - Executive Member for Corporate Services – Finance
Councillor Andy Tree - Executive Member for Corporate Services, People and Local Government Reorganisation
9
Leader's Report
To receive such reports as the Leader of the Council may wish to bring before the Council.
Minutes
The Leader presented his report, extending appreciation to the outgoing Chairman, Councillor Mark Cooper, for his service during the previous year, together with best wishes for his retirement. Congratulations were offered to the Chairman and Vice-Chairman on their appointments. The Leader expressed his gratitude for being re-elected as Leader of the Council, acknowledging the responsibility of the role and the importance of maintaining the trust of residents through decision-making and service delivery.
The Leader reflected on the recent local elections, noting increased voter turnout in some areas and recognising that residents had expressed a range of views through their votes. The Leader confirmed his intention to lead a collegiate, cooperative and transparent administration, working constructively with all Members and engaging with residents, partners and communities. He highlighted that while political differences were inevitable, the primary responsibility of the Council was to deliver effective services and improved outcomes.
In setting out priorities for the administration, the Leader confirmed that the Council would seek to represent Hampshire’s interests in relation to Local Government Reorganisation and would pursue a Judicial Review of the outcome, citing the significance of the proposals for residents, services, finances and the identity of the county. He emphasised that such changes must be lawful, evidence-based and in the best interests of residents.
The Leader also outlined a commitment to invest in the county’s highways, noting that road maintenance and the condition of the network were key concerns for residents. It was reported that £15 million would be invested in road resilience works to improve safety and reduce the need for repeated short-term repairs. The Leader further indicated that the Council would take a firm approach with utility companies to ensure that roadworks were properly managed and that highways were restored to an appropriate standard.
In relation to environmental and planning matters, the Leader emphasised the importance of protecting Hampshire’s natural environment, including its countryside, coastlines and communities. He stated that the Council would resist inappropriate development and advocate for sustainable growth supported by adequate infrastructure. The Leader also highlighted the need to ensure that housing development was accompanied by necessary services such as transport, education and healthcare provision.
The Leader confirmed the Council’s intention to support local businesses and economic growth, recognising the contribution of a wide range of enterprises to the county’s economy. He noted that the Council would work with partners to promote skills, apprenticeships, and high street regeneration, and would support the establishment of the combined authority as an opportunity to further these aims.
Attention was also given to the Council’s financial position, with the Leader noting the significant and increasing pressures across Adult Social Care, Children’s Services and Special Educational Needs provision. He emphasised the Council’s duty to provide these essential services and confirmed that the administration would prioritise frontline delivery, maintain transparency in decision-making, and continue to seek efficiencies while advocating for fairer funding.
In concluding, the Leader reaffirmed his commitment to openness, constructive working across political groups, and respect for scrutiny. He acknowledged the strengths of Hampshire, including its workforce, communities and voluntary sector, and emphasised that the role of the Council was to serve residents. He encouraged all Members to work together with professionalism and determination to deliver positive outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
The Leader reflected on the recent local elections, noting increased voter turnout in some areas and recognising that residents had expressed a range of views through their votes. The Leader confirmed his intention to lead a collegiate, cooperative and transparent administration, working constructively with all Members and engaging with residents, partners and communities. He highlighted that while political differences were inevitable, the primary responsibility of the Council was to deliver effective services and improved outcomes.
In setting out priorities for the administration, the Leader confirmed that the Council would seek to represent Hampshire’s interests in relation to Local Government Reorganisation and would pursue a Judicial Review of the outcome, citing the significance of the proposals for residents, services, finances and the identity of the county. He emphasised that such changes must be lawful, evidence-based and in the best interests of residents.
The Leader also outlined a commitment to invest in the county’s highways, noting that road maintenance and the condition of the network were key concerns for residents. It was reported that £15 million would be invested in road resilience works to improve safety and reduce the need for repeated short-term repairs. The Leader further indicated that the Council would take a firm approach with utility companies to ensure that roadworks were properly managed and that highways were restored to an appropriate standard.
In relation to environmental and planning matters, the Leader emphasised the importance of protecting Hampshire’s natural environment, including its countryside, coastlines and communities. He stated that the Council would resist inappropriate development and advocate for sustainable growth supported by adequate infrastructure. The Leader also highlighted the need to ensure that housing development was accompanied by necessary services such as transport, education and healthcare provision.
The Leader confirmed the Council’s intention to support local businesses and economic growth, recognising the contribution of a wide range of enterprises to the county’s economy. He noted that the Council would work with partners to promote skills, apprenticeships, and high street regeneration, and would support the establishment of the combined authority as an opportunity to further these aims.
Attention was also given to the Council’s financial position, with the Leader noting the significant and increasing pressures across Adult Social Care, Children’s Services and Special Educational Needs provision. He emphasised the Council’s duty to provide these essential services and confirmed that the administration would prioritise frontline delivery, maintain transparency in decision-making, and continue to seek efficiencies while advocating for fairer funding.
In concluding, the Leader reaffirmed his commitment to openness, constructive working across political groups, and respect for scrutiny. He acknowledged the strengths of Hampshire, including its workforce, communities and voluntary sector, and emphasised that the role of the Council was to serve residents. He encouraged all Members to work together with professionalism and determination to deliver positive outcomes for the people of Hampshire.
10
Deputations
To receive any deputations in accordance with Standing Order 12.
Minutes
There were no deputations on this occasion.
11
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.
Minutes
There were no questions on this occasion.
12
Proportionality and Appointments
a) Proportionality
To determine for the purpose of Part 1 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (the proportionality rules) the allocation of seats on County Council Committees and Panels, and other proportionate bodies the County Council is represented on.
b) Appointment of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of County Council Committees and Standing Panels
To appoint a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for every Committee and Standing Panel of the County Council.
c) Appointment to County Council Committees and Panels
To appoint to County Council Committees and Panels, including Substitute Members and the appointment of co-opted Members.
d) Appointment to the Health and Wellbeing Board
To make appointments to the Hampshire Health and Wellbeing Board, including Substitute Members.
e) Appointment to other Proportionate Bodies
To make appointments, on a proportionate basis to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority, the New Forest National Park Authority and the Chichester Harbour Conservancy.
f) Appointment to Joint Committees and Outside Bodies
To appoint County Council representatives to Joint Committees and Outside Bodies.
To determine for the purpose of Part 1 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (the proportionality rules) the allocation of seats on County Council Committees and Panels, and other proportionate bodies the County Council is represented on.
b) Appointment of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of County Council Committees and Standing Panels
To appoint a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for every Committee and Standing Panel of the County Council.
c) Appointment to County Council Committees and Panels
To appoint to County Council Committees and Panels, including Substitute Members and the appointment of co-opted Members.
d) Appointment to the Health and Wellbeing Board
To make appointments to the Hampshire Health and Wellbeing Board, including Substitute Members.
e) Appointment to other Proportionate Bodies
To make appointments, on a proportionate basis to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority, the New Forest National Park Authority and the Chichester Harbour Conservancy.
f) Appointment to Joint Committees and Outside Bodies
To appoint County Council representatives to Joint Committees and Outside Bodies.
Attachments:
- Document Item 12 - Report and Appendix 1 (Proportionality) 13 May 2026
- Document Item 12 - Appendix 2 (Chairmen and Vice-Chairman) 13 May 2026
- Document Item 12 - Appendix 3 (Committees and Panels) 13 May 2026
- Document Item 12 - Appendix 4 (Outside Bodies) 13 May 2026
- Document Item 12 Revised Council AGM Proportionality & Appointments Report and APPENDIX 1 13 May 2026
- Document Item 12 Revised Council AGM Proportionality & Appointments REVISED APPENDIX 2 CHAIRMEN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN 13 May 2026
- Document Item 12 Revised Council AGM Proportionality & Appointments REVISED APPENDIX 3 13 May 2026
- Document Item 12 Revised Council AGM Proportionality & Appointments REVISED APPENDIX 4 OUTSIDE BODIES 13 May 2026
- Document 2026-05-21 Minutes - APPENDIX 1 05 Jun 2026
- Document 2026-05-21 Minutes - APPENDIX 2 05 Jun 2026
- Document 2026-05-21 Minutes - APPENDIX 3 05 Jun 2026
- Document 2026-05-21 Minutes - APPENDIX 4 05 Jun 2026
Minutes
Prior to this item being considered the Chairman confirmed that the report was published after the main agenda and was therefore considered as an urgent item due to the need for the Council to approve its proportionality table and make the required appointments. She confirmed that a revised report had been published.
The Chairman reported that the Leader was not in a position to nominate Vice Chairman and sought and received agreement from Members to vary Standing Order 6.1 to allow the Council to appoint Chairmen only at the current time.
The Leader in presenting the report, confirmed his intent to propose, via a report to Cabinet, an amendment to Standing Orders to enable committees and panels to appoint their own Chairman and Vice Chairmen in future.
Councillor Keith House proposed a series of amendments to Appendix 2 of the report nominating alternative Chairmen for a number of committees and panels. He also sought a recorded vote on the amendments and substantive recommendations, which was supported by the requisite number of members.
The amendments are set out below:
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Malcolm Wade proposed Councillor Martin Tod as Chairman of the Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (45): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (3): Councillors Pal Hayre, Louise Parker-Jones and Alan Stone
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Malcolm Wade proposed Councillor Prad Bains as Chairman of the Children and Young People Select Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (45): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (2): Councillors Pal Hayre and Louise Parker-Jones
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting, and one Member did not vote.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Malcolm Wade proposed Councillor David Harrison as Chairman of the Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (46): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (2): Councillors Pal Hayre and Louise Parker-Jones
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Gavin James proposed Councillor Rupert Kyrle as Chairman of the Universal Services Select Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (46): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (2): Councillors Pal Hayre and Louise Parker-Jones
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Martin Tod proposed Councillor Gavin James as Chairman of the Conduct Advisory Panel.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (27): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (45): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (2): Councillors Pal Hayre and Louise Parker-Jones
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting and two members did not vote.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Martin Tod proposed Councillor Jackie Porter as Chairman of the Employment in Hampshire County Council Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (46): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (2): Councillors Pal Hayre and Louise Parker-Jones
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Martin Tod proposed Councillor Jonathan Williams as Chairman of the Regulatory Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (45): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (3): Councillors Pal Hayre, Louise Parker-Jones and Alan Stone
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
The amendment was lost.
The Chairman put the substantive recommendations a) to f) as set out in the revised report to the vote. The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (46): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Against (26): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
Abstain (4): Councillors Pal Hayre, Louise Parker-Jones, Grainne Rason and Andy Tree
RESOLVED:
That the County Council:
a) Approves the Proportionality Table (Appendix 1 to these minutes).
b) Approves the appointment of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the County Council’s Committees and Standing Panels (Appendix 2 to these minutes).
c) Approves the appointment of Members, Substitute Members and Co-opted Members, where applicable, of the County Council’s Committees and Standing Panels (Appendix 3 to these minutes).
d) Approves the appointments to the Health and Wellbeing Board in accordance with Part 1, Chapter 10 of the County Council’s Constitution (Appendix 3 to these minutes).
e) Approves the appointments, on a proportionate basis, to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority, the New Forest National Park Authority and the Chichester Harbour Conservancy. (Appendix 4 to these minutes).
f) Approves the appointment of the County Council’s representatives on Joint Committees and Outside Bodies reserved to the County Council for appointment (Appendix 4 to these minutes).
The Chairman reported that the Leader was not in a position to nominate Vice Chairman and sought and received agreement from Members to vary Standing Order 6.1 to allow the Council to appoint Chairmen only at the current time.
The Leader in presenting the report, confirmed his intent to propose, via a report to Cabinet, an amendment to Standing Orders to enable committees and panels to appoint their own Chairman and Vice Chairmen in future.
Councillor Keith House proposed a series of amendments to Appendix 2 of the report nominating alternative Chairmen for a number of committees and panels. He also sought a recorded vote on the amendments and substantive recommendations, which was supported by the requisite number of members.
The amendments are set out below:
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Malcolm Wade proposed Councillor Martin Tod as Chairman of the Corporate Services and Resources Select Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (45): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (3): Councillors Pal Hayre, Louise Parker-Jones and Alan Stone
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Malcolm Wade proposed Councillor Prad Bains as Chairman of the Children and Young People Select Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (45): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (2): Councillors Pal Hayre and Louise Parker-Jones
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting, and one Member did not vote.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Malcolm Wade proposed Councillor David Harrison as Chairman of the Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (46): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (2): Councillors Pal Hayre and Louise Parker-Jones
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Gavin James proposed Councillor Rupert Kyrle as Chairman of the Universal Services Select Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (46): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (2): Councillors Pal Hayre and Louise Parker-Jones
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Martin Tod proposed Councillor Gavin James as Chairman of the Conduct Advisory Panel.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (27): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (45): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (2): Councillors Pal Hayre and Louise Parker-Jones
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting and two members did not vote.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Martin Tod proposed Councillor Jackie Porter as Chairman of the Employment in Hampshire County Council Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (46): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (2): Councillors Pal Hayre and Louise Parker-Jones
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
The amendment was lost.
Councillor Keith House, seconded by Councillor Martin Tod proposed Councillor Jonathan Williams as Chairman of the Regulatory Committee.
The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (28): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Grainne Rason, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Andy Tree, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Against (45): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Abstain (3): Councillors Pal Hayre, Louise Parker-Jones and Alan Stone
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
The amendment was lost.
The Chairman put the substantive recommendations a) to f) as set out in the revised report to the vote. The outcome of the vote was as follows:
For (46): Councillors Nick Adams-King, James Barker, Paul Barrett, Kevin Betsworth, Julie Bird, Zilliah Brooks, Steven Broomfield, Graham Burgess, Joanne Burton, Fran Carpenter, Paul Carter, Roz Chadd, Antonia Cox, Debbie Curnow-Ford, Christopher Donnelly, Chris Dorn, David Drew, Nicholas Drew, Martin Eyre, Michael Ford, Steve Forster, Jason Gillen, Chris Harding, Richard Harris, Juliet Henderson, Zoe Huggins, George Madgwick, Paul McCormick, Lesley Meenaghan, Paul Miller, Kirsty North, Terry Norton, Neville Penman, Dan Poole, Stephen Reid, Michael Rennie, Gwen Robinson, Ian Simpson, Alan Stone, Tom Thacker, Colin Towell, Kenneth Tranter, Rhydian Vaughan, Julie Vigor, Paul Woolley and Ian Young
Against (26): Councillors Stuart Bailey, Chrissie Bainbridge, Prad Bains, James Batho, Angela Clear, Tonia Craig, Jack Davies, Paula Ferguson, David Harrison, Keith House, Gavin James, Rupert Kyrle, David Millar, Alan Oliver, Tanya Park, David Podger, Jackie Porter, Richard Quarterman, Anne Small, Martin Tod, Sajish Tom, Malcolm Wade, Jonathan Williams, Mark Wilson-Thomas, Sally Yalden and Emily Young
Note: Two members gave apologies for the meeting.
Abstain (4): Councillors Pal Hayre, Louise Parker-Jones, Grainne Rason and Andy Tree
RESOLVED:
That the County Council:
a) Approves the Proportionality Table (Appendix 1 to these minutes).
b) Approves the appointment of Chairmen and Vice-Chairmen of the County Council’s Committees and Standing Panels (Appendix 2 to these minutes).
c) Approves the appointment of Members, Substitute Members and Co-opted Members, where applicable, of the County Council’s Committees and Standing Panels (Appendix 3 to these minutes).
d) Approves the appointments to the Health and Wellbeing Board in accordance with Part 1, Chapter 10 of the County Council’s Constitution (Appendix 3 to these minutes).
e) Approves the appointments, on a proportionate basis, to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority, the New Forest National Park Authority and the Chichester Harbour Conservancy. (Appendix 4 to these minutes).
f) Approves the appointment of the County Council’s representatives on Joint Committees and Outside Bodies reserved to the County Council for appointment (Appendix 4 to these minutes).
13
Members' Allowances Scheme – Proposed Amendment
To consider a report of the Employment in Hampshire County Council Committee recommending an amendment related to the Pension Fund Panel and Board.
Attachments:
- Document 2026-05-21 County Council - Part I - Members' Allowances 13 May 2026
- Document 2026-05-21 County Council - Part I - Members' Allowances - Annex 2 13 May 2026
- Document EHCC Report 13 May 2026
- Document EHCC Report - Appendix - Submission to the IRP 13 May 2026
- Document EHCC Report - Appendix - IRP report 13 May 2026
Minutes
The Council considered and agreed a report of the Employment in Hampshire County Council Committee proposing a minor amendment to the Members’ Allowances Scheme to ensure that the standard co-opted members allowance is paid consistently to the co-opted members on the Pension Fund Panel and Board.
RESOLVED:
That the County Council:
a) agrees to amend the Members’ Allowances Scheme, as recommended by the EHCC Committee and IRP, so that the co-opted “other employer” representative appointed to the Pension Fund Panel and Board will receive the co-opted member allowance of £839 with effect from 1 April 2026 onwards; and
b) approves the updated version of the Members’ Allowances Scheme as set out at Annex 2 to the report.
RESOLVED:
That the County Council:
a) agrees to amend the Members’ Allowances Scheme, as recommended by the EHCC Committee and IRP, so that the co-opted “other employer” representative appointed to the Pension Fund Panel and Board will receive the co-opted member allowance of £839 with effect from 1 April 2026 onwards; and
b) approves the updated version of the Members’ Allowances Scheme as set out at Annex 2 to the report.
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