New Forest Borough Council
Councillors:
48
Wards:
28
Committees:
14
Meetings (2026):
65
Meetings (2025):
80
Meeting
Cabinet - New Forest
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 5th August 2026
10:00 AM
Wednesday, 5th August 2026
10:00 AM
End:
Wednesday, 5th August 2026
2:00 PM
Wednesday, 5th August 2026
2:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
05 Aug 2026
05 Aug 2026
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
In attendance
Officer
Principal Democratic Services Officer
Karen Wardle
In attendance
Officer
Democratic Services Officer
Joe Tyler
In attendance
Officer
Chief Operations Officer and Deputy Chief Executive
Richard Knott
In attendance
Officer
Strategic Director of Corporate Resources (Section 151 Officer)
Alan Bethune
In attendance
Officer
Planning Policy Infrastructure and Delivery Service Manager
Dean Brunton
In attendance
Officer
Interim Strategic Director of Place, Operations and Sustainability
Tracey Coleman
In attendance
Officer
Service Manager - Housing Resident Service
Kirsty M Farmer
In attendance
Officer
Assistant Director for Place Development
Tim Guymer
In attendance
Officer
Keith Harley
In attendance
Officer
Strategic Director Housing and Communities
Sophie Sajic
In attendance
Officer
Service Manager - Housing Maintenance Programmes and Servicing
Sophie Tuffin
In attendance
Officer
Assistant Director - Strategy and Engagement
Matt Wisdom
In attendance
Agenda
0
Apologies
1
Leader's Announcements
2
Minutes
To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 1 July 2026 as a correct record.
3
Declarations of Interest
To note any declarations of interest made by members in connection with an agenda item. The nature of the interest 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.
4
Public Participation
To receive any public participation in accordance with the Council’s public participation scheme.
5
Local Plan - Programme Review and Future Approach
Attachments:
- Document Report - Local Plan – Programme Review and Future Approach 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 - Spatial Options and Policy Direction Regulation 18 Consultation Summary Statement 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Arts and Culture 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 CC and ER 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Design and Landscape 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Economy 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 GB 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Historic Environment 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Housing 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Infrastructure 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 LP Vision 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Natural Environment 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 NP and NL Purposes 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Open Space 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Other Site Options 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 SDGOs 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Spatial Strategy 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 1 Sustainable Transport 28 Jul 2026
- Document APPENDIX 1 Cabinet Local Plan Report - Annex 2 28 Jul 2026
6
Progress of Existing Strategic Community Infrastructure Projects
Attachments:
- Document Report - Progress of Existing Strategic Community Infrastructure Projects 28 Jul 2026
- Document Appendix 1 - Business Cases 28 Jul 2026
- Document Appendix 2 - Project Risk Matrix 28 Jul 2026
7
Housing Landlord Tenancy Management Strategy
Attachments:
- Document Report - Housing Landlord Tenancy Management Strategy Report 28 Jul 2026
- Document Appendix 1 - Housing Landlord Tenancy Management Strategy 28 Jul 2026
- Document Supplement - Appendix 1 - Tenancy Management Strategy 28 Jul 2026
8
Housing Revenue Account - Asset Management Strategy 2026-2031
Attachments:
- Document Report - Housing Revenue Account - Asset Management Strategy 2026–2031 28 Jul 2026
- Document Appendix 1 - Housing Revenue Account Asset Management Strategy 28 Jul 2026
- Document Supplement - Appendix 1 - Asset Management Strategy 28 Jul 2026
9
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) - Programme Mobilisation
At the Council meeting of 13 July 2026, Council considered the report of Cabinet dated 3 June 2026 and an amended resolution was passed.
This item seeks Cabinet’s agreement to the updated position.
RECOMMENDED:
That Cabinet note and further agree the final Council resolution as follows:-
1. That Council approve the appointment of Cllr Jill Cleary as the Joint Committee representative for the Mid-Hampshire future unitary authority and the appointment of Cllr Jill Cleary as the Joint Committee representative for the South-West future unitary authority, including any joint committee arrangements ahead of the Structural Changes Order coming into effect and the Leader of the Council be delegated authority to make any appointments of deputy or substitute members; and
2. That the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be delegated authority to agree the Terms of Reference for both these voluntary and Structural Change Order established Joint Committees.
This item seeks Cabinet’s agreement to the updated position.
RECOMMENDED:
That Cabinet note and further agree the final Council resolution as follows:-
1. That Council approve the appointment of Cllr Jill Cleary as the Joint Committee representative for the Mid-Hampshire future unitary authority and the appointment of Cllr Jill Cleary as the Joint Committee representative for the South-West future unitary authority, including any joint committee arrangements ahead of the Structural Changes Order coming into effect and the Leader of the Council be delegated authority to make any appointments of deputy or substitute members; and
2. That the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council, be delegated authority to agree the Terms of Reference for both these voluntary and Structural Change Order established Joint Committees.
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