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County Council - Hampshire

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Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 23rd May 2024
10:15 AM
End:
Thursday, 23rd May 2024
2:15 PM
Actual Time
Started:
Thursday, 23rd May 2024
12:00 AM
Finished:
Thursday, 23rd May 2024
12:00 AM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed; Annual General Meeting
Date:
23 May 2024
Location:
Council Chamber - HCC
Meeting Attendees
Councillor Tonia Craig photo
Committee Member
Councillor Tonia Craig

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Steven Broomfield photo
Committee Member
Councillor Steven Broomfield

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Debbie Curnow-Ford photo
Committee Member
Councillor Debbie Curnow-Ford

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Chris Donnelly photo
Committee Member
Councillor Chris Donnelly

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Prad Bains photo
Committee Member
Councillor Prad Bains

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Nick Adams-King photo
Committee Member
Leader of the Council
Councillor Nick Adams-King

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor David Drew photo
Committee Member
Councillor David Drew

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Graham Burgess photo
Committee Member
Councillor Graham Burgess

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Fran Carpenter photo
Committee Member
Councillor Fran Carpenter

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Roz Chadd photo
Committee Member
Councillor Roz Chadd

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Pal Hayre photo
Committee Member
Chairman of the Council
Councillor Pal Hayre

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Juliet Henderson photo
Committee Member
Councillor Juliet Henderson

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Keith House photo
Committee Member
Councillor Keith House

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Zoe Huggins BEM photo
Committee Member
Councillor Zoe Huggins BEM

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Gavin James photo
Committee Member
Councillor Gavin James

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Michael Ford photo
Committee Member
Councillor Michael Ford

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Steve Forster photo
Committee Member
Councillor Steve Forster

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Tim Groves photo
Committee Member
Councillor Tim Groves

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor David Harrison photo
Committee Member
Councillor David Harrison

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Neville Penman photo
Committee Member
Councillor Neville Penman

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Jackie Porter photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jackie Porter

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Stephen Reid photo
Committee Member
Councillor Stephen Reid

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Tom Thacker photo
Committee Member
Councillor Tom Thacker

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Martin Tod photo
Committee Member
Councillor Martin Tod

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Andy Tree photo
Committee Member
Councillor Andy Tree

Whitehill & Bordon Community Party

Present, as expected

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Councillor Rhydian Vaughan MBE photo
Committee Member
Councillor Rhydian Vaughan MBE

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Malcolm Wade photo
Committee Member
Councillor Malcolm Wade

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Rupert Kyrle photo
Committee Member
Councillor Rupert Kyrle

Liberal Democrat

Present, as expected

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Councillor Lesley Meenaghan photo
Committee Member
Councillor Lesley Meenaghan

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Kirsty North photo
Committee Member
Councillor Kirsty North

Conservative

Present, as expected

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Councillor Tanya Park photo
Committee Member
Councillor Tanya Park

Liberal Democrat

Apologies

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Councillor Louise Parker-Jones photo
Committee Member
Vice Chairman of the Council
Councillor Louise Parker-Jones

Independent

Present, as expected

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Committee Member
Councillor Joanne Burton

Present, as expected

Committee Member
Councillor Malcolm Wallace

Present, as expected

Agenda
0 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.
0 Part II: Matters for Information
0 Part I: Matters for Decision
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 2025.

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 2025.

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 .1 Election of Leader
To elect a Leader of the County Council in accordance with 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.
4 .2 Cabinet Members
The Leader of the Council to confirm the Members of the Cabinet.
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 meeting held on 22 February 2024.
Attachments:
7 Deputations
There are no deputations on this occasion.
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:
11 Formation of Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee regarding Frimley Park Hospital
To consider a report of the Chief Executive seeking approval of an officer decision to form a Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee regarding Frimley Park Hospital.
12 Corporate Parenting Board: Terms of Reference Update and the Proposed Dissolution of the Children & Families Advisory Panel
To consider a report of the Executive Lead Member for Children’s Services recommending changes to the Terms of Reference of the Corporate Parenting Board and proposing the dissolution of the Children and Families Advisory Panel.
13 Proportionality and Appointments
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.
Attachments:
14 Joint Health Overview & Scrutiny Committee "Hampshire Together" - revised Terms of Reference
To consider a report of the Chairman of the Health and Adult Social Care Select Committee recommending approval of revised Terms of Reference of the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee ‘Hampshire Together’ for the addition of West Berkshire Council as a new joint partner.
15 Notice of Motion
To consider a Notice of Motion submitted in accordance with Standing Order 18.1
Attachments:
16 Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority
16 .1 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.
16 .2 HIWFRA Report
To receive a report of the Authority.
Attachments:
17 Executive and Committee Reports
To receive for information the reports of the following:
17 .1 Executive Lead Member for Children's Services
17 .2 Executive Member for Education
Attachments:
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