New Forest Borough Council
Councillors:
48
Wards:
27
Committees:
15
Meetings (2026):
40
Meetings (2025):
77
Meeting
Council - New Forest
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Thursday, 26th February 2026
6:30 PM
Thursday, 26th February 2026
6:30 PM
End:
Thursday, 26th February 2026
10:30 PM
Thursday, 26th February 2026
10:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
When:
Yesterday
Yesterday
Location:
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA
Council Chamber - Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA
Meeting Attendees
Officer
Chief Executive
Kate Ryan
Expected
Officer
Principal Democratic Services Officer
Karen Wardle
Expected
Officer
Democratic ICT Officer
Daniel Reynafarje
Expected
Officer
Assistant Director - Strategy and Engagement
Matt Wisdom
Expected
Agenda
0
Apologies
1
Minutes
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 15 December 2025 as a correct record.
Attachments:
- Document Public minutes 15122025 1830 Council 18 Feb 2026
2
Declarations of Interests
To note any declarations of interests made by members in connection with an agenda item. The nature of the interests must also be specified.
Members are asked to discuss any possible interests with Democratic Services prior to the meeting.
Members are asked to discuss any possible interests with Democratic Services prior to the meeting.
3
Chairman's Announcements
4
Leader's Announcements
5
Licensing Fees and Charges 2026/27
Attachments:
- Document Licensing Fees and Charges 2026 Report 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 1 - Fees and charges Licensing services 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 2 - Fees and charges FAST 18 Feb 2026
6
Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27
Attachments:
- Document Treasury Management Strategy 2026-27 Report 18 Feb 2026
7
Investment Strategy 2026/27
Attachments:
- Document Investment Strategy 2026.27 Report 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 1 - Investment Strategy 2026.27 18 Feb 2026
8
Pay Policy Statement 2026/27
Attachments:
- Document Pay Policy Report 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 1 - Pay Policy Statement 2026-27 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 2 - Pay scales April 2026 18 Feb 2026
9
Report of Cabinet - 4 February 2026
Attachments:
- Document Report of Cabinet - 4 February 2026 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 1 - Financial Monitoring Report Q3 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 2 - AMR Programme and GF Capital Programme Report 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 3 - Capital Strategy 2026-27 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 4 - Members' Allowances Scheme Report 18 Feb 2026
10
Report of Cabinet - 18 February 2026
Ahead of the Supplementary Council Agenda publication, which will follow, the background Cabinet reports relating to this meeting can be viewed on the Council’s website at the following link:-
Agenda for Cabinet on Wednesday, 18th February, 2026, 10.00 am Council Services
Agenda for Cabinet on Wednesday, 18th February, 2026, 10.00 am Council Services
Attachments:
- Document Report of Cabinet - 18 February 2026 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 1 - HRA budget 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 2 - MTFP and budget 18 Feb 2026
- Document Lib Dem Alternative Budget 2026-27 Report 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 3 - Lymington and Pennington Neighbourhood Plan 18 Feb 2026
11
The 2026/27 Council Tax
Attachments:
- Document Council Tax Report 18 Feb 2026
12
Questions
To ask questions under Standing Order 22. Questions received will be published ahead of the meeting. (Members are reminded that questions must be submitted to Democratic Services by no later than 12.00 noon, Monday, 23 February 2026).
Attachments:
- Document Questions 18 Feb 2026
13
Appointment of the Strategic Director Housing and Communities - Report of the Member Appointment Panel
Attachments:
- Document Appointment of SD Housing Communities Report 18 Feb 2026
14
Amendment to the Constitution - Procedure for Removing and Replacing the Leader of the Council
Attachments:
- Document Constitution report 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 1 - Updated Procedure for removing the Leader of the Council 18 Feb 2026
- Document Appendix 2 - Removal and replacement of the Leader following changes in political balance 18 Feb 2026
15
Membership of Committees and Panels
To consider any changes to the membership of Committees or Panels that might be proposed by the political groups.
16
Any Other Items Which the Chairman Decides Are Urgent
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