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The Scrutiny Committee - Winchester City

Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
6:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
10:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
10 Feb 2026
Location:
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc
Meeting Attendees
Councillor Caroline Brook photo
Chairperson
Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group
Councillor Caroline Brook

Conservative

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Councillor Malcolm Wallace photo
Vice-Chair
Councillor Malcolm Wallace

Green

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Councillor James Batho photo
Committee Member
Councillor James Batho

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Angela Clear photo
Committee Member
Councillor Angela Clear

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Brian Laming photo
Committee Member
Councillor Brian Laming

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Jerry Pett photo
Committee Member
Councillor Jerry Pett

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Neil Bolton photo
Committee Member
Councillor Neil Bolton

Conservative

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Councillor Margot Power photo
Committee Member
Councillor Margot Power

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Caroline Horrill photo
Deputy
Leader of the Conservative Group
Councillor Caroline Horrill

Conservative

Not required

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Councillor Stephen Godfrey photo
Deputy
Councillor Stephen Godfrey

Conservative

Not required

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Councillor Danny Lee photo
Deputy
Councillor Danny Lee

Green

Not required

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Councillor Richard Murphy photo
Committee Member
Councillor Richard Murphy

Liberal Democrat

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Councillor Russell Gordon-Smith photo
Deputy
Councillor Russell Gordon-Smith

Liberal Democrat

Not required

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Councillor Jamie Scott photo
Deputy
Deputy Mayor
Councillor Jamie Scott

Liberal Democrat

Not required

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Councillor Liam Bailey-Morgan photo
Deputy
Councillor Liam Bailey-Morgan

Green

Not required

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Agenda
1 Apologies and Deputy Members
To note the names of apologies given and deputy members who are attending the meeting in place of appointed members.
2 Declarations of Interests
To receive any disclosure of interests from Councillors or Officers in matters to be discussed.

Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests (DPIs), other registerable interests (ORIs) and non-registerable interests (NRIs) in accordance with the Council’s Code of Conduct.

If you require advice, please contact the appropriate Democratic Services Officer, prior to the meeting.
3 Chairperson's Announcements
4 Minutes of the meeting of the 19 January 2026
That the minutes of the meeting be signed as a correct record.
5 Public Participation
To receive and note questions asked and statements made from members of the public on matters which fall within the remit of the Committee.

Members of the public and visiting councillors may speak at the committee, provided they have registered to speak three working days in advance. Please complete this form (https://forms.office.com/r/Y87tufaV6G ) by 5pm on 4 February 2026 or call (01962) 848 264 to register to speak and for further details.
6 Planning Enforcement - Task and Finish Group - Feedback to Scrutiny Committee.
RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. That the Scrutiny Committee notes the report, including the recommendations set out on page 2.

2. That the Scrutiny Committee raises with the Cabinet member any issues arising from the information in the attached feedback report
7 Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Budget 2026/27
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that scrutiny committee comment on the proposals within the attached cabinet report, ref CAB3540 which is to be considered by cabinet at its meeting on the 12 February 2026.
Attachments:
8 General Fund Budget 2026/27
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that scrutiny committee comment on the proposals within the attached cabinet report, ref CAB3541 which is to be considered by cabinet at its meeting on the 12 February 2026.
9 Capital Investment Strategy 2026-2036
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that scrutiny committee comment on the proposals within the attached cabinet report, ref CAB3539 which is to be considered by cabinet at its meeting on the 12 February 2026.
Attachments:
10 Treasury Management Strategy 2026/27
RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that scrutiny committee comment on the proposals within the attached cabinet report, ref CAB3538 which is to be considered by cabinet at its meeting on the 12 February 2026.
Attachments:
11 To note the committees current Work Programme.
The latest version of the committee work programme can be found here: https://democracy.winchester.gov.uk/mgPlansHome.aspx?bcr=1
Attachments:
12 To note the latest Forward Plan of Key Decisions
The forward plan for the period March 2026 to May 2026 is attached.
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4th Feb 2025

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12th Nov 2024

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Meeting

14th Oct 2024

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Meeting

4th Sep 2024

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Meeting

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Future Meetings
Meeting

4th Mar 2026

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