Test Valley Borough Council
Councillors:
43
Wards:
21
Committees:
17
Meetings (2026):
29
Meetings (2025):
92
Meeting
Cabinet - Test Valley
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 9th July 2025
5:30 PM
Wednesday, 9th July 2025
5:30 PM
End:
Wednesday, 9th July 2025
9:30 PM
Wednesday, 9th July 2025
9:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
09 Jul 2025
09 Jul 2025
Location:
Conference Room 1, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover SP10 3AJ
Conference Room 1, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover SP10 3AJ
Meeting Attendees
Chairman
Leader and Strategic Regeneration and Partnerships Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Planning Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Recycling and Environmental Services Portfolio Holder
Vice-Chairman
Deputy Leader and Finance and Resources Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Climate Emergency and Countryside Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Democracy and Governance Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Community, Leisure and Tourism (including Diversity and Inclusion) Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Delivery Lead - Community Led Projects Portfolio Holder
Committee Member
Housing and Enivronmental Health Portfolio Holder
Agenda
1
Apologies
Minutes
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor D Drew.
2
Public Participation
Minutes
No members of the public had registered to speak.
3
Declarations of Interest
Minutes
There were no declarations of interest.
4
Urgent Items
Minutes
There were no urgent items for consideration.
5
Minutes of the previous meeting
To approve as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 28 May 2025.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes - 28 May 2025 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
The minutes of the Cabinet meeting held on 28 May 2025 were proposed by Councillor Flood and seconded by Councillor Johnston.
Resolved:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 28 May 2025 were signed as a correct record.
Resolved:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 28 May 2025 were signed as a correct record.
6
Recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee
There were no recommendation from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Minutes
There were no recommendations to consider from the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
7
New Andover Theatre
Strategic Regeneration and Partnerships
To provide an update on the progress of the design of the new Andover theatre project.
To provide an update on the progress of the design of the new Andover theatre project.
Attachments:
- Document Andover Theatre - Report 01 Jul 2025
- Document Andover Theatre - Annex 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Consideration was given to a report of the Strategic Regeneration and Partnerships Portfolio Holder which presented an update on the design of the new Andover theatre project and sought delegated authority to further progress the scheme.
The new theatre was a key project in the delivery of the Andover Town Centre Masterplan, aiming to create an accessible and inclusive new facility within the town centre. Engagement activities for the planning application had been undertaken, seeking contributions from theatre users, regular hirers, local businesses, neighbouring residents and the wider community.
Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, the
recommendations were proposed by Councillor Flood, seconded by Councillor P North and Cabinet agreed to the following:
Resolved:
1. That the progress of design work on the new Andover Theatre be noted.
2. That the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development, in consultation with the Strategic Regeneration and Partnerships Portfolio Holder, Finance and Resources Portfolio Holder and Head of Finance and Revenues, be authorised to progress all design and development work necessary to enable completion of detailed design, up to and including the submission of a planning application to include production of tender documents and pre-tender cost estimates for construction stages.
The new theatre was a key project in the delivery of the Andover Town Centre Masterplan, aiming to create an accessible and inclusive new facility within the town centre. Engagement activities for the planning application had been undertaken, seeking contributions from theatre users, regular hirers, local businesses, neighbouring residents and the wider community.
Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, the
recommendations were proposed by Councillor Flood, seconded by Councillor P North and Cabinet agreed to the following:
Resolved:
1. That the progress of design work on the new Andover Theatre be noted.
2. That the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development, in consultation with the Strategic Regeneration and Partnerships Portfolio Holder, Finance and Resources Portfolio Holder and Head of Finance and Revenues, be authorised to progress all design and development work necessary to enable completion of detailed design, up to and including the submission of a planning application to include production of tender documents and pre-tender cost estimates for construction stages.
8
Delivering the Corporate Plan and the community priorities over the next two years
Leader
To seek approval for the approach designed to ensure delivery of the Corporate Plan 2023-27.
To seek approval for the approach designed to ensure delivery of the Corporate Plan 2023-27.
Attachments:
- Document Corporate Plan and community priorities - Report 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Consideration was given to a report of the Leader which set out a proposed strategic approach to maintain momentum around the delivery of the Corporate Plan and community priorities along with details of a financing strategy setting out the resources available to the Council to fund it.
It was proposed that over the next two years, an additional fund of £10 million be used to increase the existing support available for communities across the borough funding projects aligned with the corporate plan and grounded in communities’ priorities.
Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, the
recommendations were proposed by Councillor Flood, seconded by Councillor P North and Cabinet agreed to the following:
Recommended to Council:
1. That the strategic approach designed to ensure delivery of the Corporate Plan 2023-27 and community priorities during the second half of the current Corporate Plan period, outlined in section two of the report, be approved.
2. That the supporting financing strategy and the commitment of £10M, as summarised in sections three and nine of the report, be approved.
3. That £2M be allocated from this £10M commitment to create a new Community Delivery Fund (CDF), as set out in section four of the report.
4. That Cabinet be authorised to approve projects that achieve the aims of the Corporate Plan and deliver on community priorities as outlined in this report, up to a threshold of £500,000 for any individual project and for all project costs to remain within the overall commitment of £10M.
5. That the Head of Finance and Revenues be authorised to include the above projects in the revenue budget and Capital Programme, as appropriate.
Resolved:
That, subject to the approval of funding set out above, in respect of the CDF (recommendation three above) the Chief Executive in consultation with Community Led Projects Portfolio Holder be authorised to allocate funding to achieve the aims of the CDF.
It was proposed that over the next two years, an additional fund of £10 million be used to increase the existing support available for communities across the borough funding projects aligned with the corporate plan and grounded in communities’ priorities.
Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, the
recommendations were proposed by Councillor Flood, seconded by Councillor P North and Cabinet agreed to the following:
Recommended to Council:
1. That the strategic approach designed to ensure delivery of the Corporate Plan 2023-27 and community priorities during the second half of the current Corporate Plan period, outlined in section two of the report, be approved.
2. That the supporting financing strategy and the commitment of £10M, as summarised in sections three and nine of the report, be approved.
3. That £2M be allocated from this £10M commitment to create a new Community Delivery Fund (CDF), as set out in section four of the report.
4. That Cabinet be authorised to approve projects that achieve the aims of the Corporate Plan and deliver on community priorities as outlined in this report, up to a threshold of £500,000 for any individual project and for all project costs to remain within the overall commitment of £10M.
5. That the Head of Finance and Revenues be authorised to include the above projects in the revenue budget and Capital Programme, as appropriate.
Resolved:
That, subject to the approval of funding set out above, in respect of the CDF (recommendation three above) the Chief Executive in consultation with Community Led Projects Portfolio Holder be authorised to allocate funding to achieve the aims of the CDF.
9
Valley Housing Outturn 2024/25
Finance and Resources
To consider a report of the directors of Valley Housing Ltd in respect of the company’s activities in the 2024/25 financial year.
To consider a report of the directors of Valley Housing Ltd in respect of the company’s activities in the 2024/25 financial year.
Attachments:
- Document Valley Housing Outturn - Report 01 Jul 2025
- Document Valley Housing Outturn - Annex 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Consideration was given to the report of the Finance and Resources Portfolio Holder which set out the directors’ report on activity of the company and the Valley Housing Outturn 2024/25.
The company had twenty-four properties in its portfolio. Net profit for the 2024/25 year before tax was £55,874. The company would continue to work with the council to bring back into use suitable properties currently owned by the council.
Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, the recommendations were proposed by Councillor Flood, seconded by Councillor P North and Cabinet agreed to the following:
Resolved:
That the directors’ annual report, as shown in the Annex to the report, be noted.
The company had twenty-four properties in its portfolio. Net profit for the 2024/25 year before tax was £55,874. The company would continue to work with the council to bring back into use suitable properties currently owned by the council.
Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, the recommendations were proposed by Councillor Flood, seconded by Councillor P North and Cabinet agreed to the following:
Resolved:
That the directors’ annual report, as shown in the Annex to the report, be noted.
10
Exclusion of the Public
The following item is confidential.
Attachments:
- Document Exclusion of the Public 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Resolved:
That, pursuant to Regulation 4 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, the public be excluded from the meeting for the consideration of the following report on the following matters on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the following Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, indicated below. The public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information for the reason given below:
Estates Property Matters Paragraph 3
It is considered that this report contains exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended. It is further considered that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because the report discusses the business and financial affairs of a third party who would be involved in a Collaboration Agreement with the Council.
Property Disposal `Paragraph 3
It is considered that this report contains exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended. It is further considered that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because the necessary disclosures in the report would prevent the Council from negotiating the best consideration for the asset considered for disposal.
That, pursuant to Regulation 4 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012, the public be excluded from the meeting for the consideration of the following report on the following matters on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the following Paragraphs of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended, indicated below. The public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information for the reason given below:
Estates Property Matters Paragraph 3
It is considered that this report contains exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended. It is further considered that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because the report discusses the business and financial affairs of a third party who would be involved in a Collaboration Agreement with the Council.
Property Disposal `Paragraph 3
It is considered that this report contains exempt information within the meaning of paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972, as amended. It is further considered that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information because the necessary disclosures in the report would prevent the Council from negotiating the best consideration for the asset considered for disposal.
11
Estates Property Matters
Finance and Resources
To consider a report relating to a highways project included in the Council’s capital programme.
To consider a report relating to a highways project included in the Council’s capital programme.
Attachments:
- Document Estates Property Matters - Report (conf) 01 Jul 2025
12
Property Disposal
Finance and Resources
To consider options related to an asset disposal.
To consider options related to an asset disposal.
Attachments:
- Document Bailiffs land disposal - Report 01 Jul 2025
- Document Bailiffs land disposal - Annex 01 Jul 2025
13
Grant Funding for Affordable Homes in King's Somborne
Housing and Environmental Health
Confidential annex to item 11.
Confidential annex to item 11.
Attachments:
- Document Grant Funding for Affordable Homes in KS - Annex 1a 01 Jul 2025
- Document Grant Funding for Affordable Homes in KS - Annex 1b 01 Jul 2025
14
Grant Funding for Affordable Homes in King's Somborne
Housing and Environmental Health
To consider approval of the use of s106 contributions.
To consider approval of the use of s106 contributions.
Attachments:
- Document Grant Funding for Affordable Homes in KS - Report 01 Jul 2025
Minutes
Consideration was given to a report of the Housing and Environmental Health Portfolio Holder which recommend grant funding to Hastoe Housing Association of up to £500,000 to enable them to purchase seven affordable homes as part of a mixed tenure development in King’s Somborne.
The grant funding would utilise funds from S106 affordable housing contributions already held by the Council and enable much needed affordable homes to be delivered in King’s Somborne.
Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, the recommendations were proposed by Councillor K North, seconded by Councillor P North and Cabinet agreed to the following:
Recommended to Council:
That grant funding of up to £500,000 from S106 affordable housing contributions to enable the delivery of 7 affordable homes in King’s Somborne, be approved.
The grant funding would utilise funds from S106 affordable housing contributions already held by the Council and enable much needed affordable homes to be delivered in King’s Somborne.
Having considered the options and for the reasons set out in the report, the recommendations were proposed by Councillor K North, seconded by Councillor P North and Cabinet agreed to the following:
Recommended to Council:
That grant funding of up to £500,000 from S106 affordable housing contributions to enable the delivery of 7 affordable homes in King’s Somborne, be approved.
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