Winchester City Borough Council
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Meeting
The Scrutiny Committee - Winchester City
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
6:30 PM
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
6:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
10:30 PM
Tuesday, 10th February 2026
10:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
10 Feb 2026
10 Feb 2026
Location:
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc
Meeting Attendees
Chairperson
Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group
Deputy
Leader of the Conservative Group
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.
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.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes Public Pack, 19/01/2026 The Scrutiny Committee 02 Feb 2026
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.
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
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
Attachments:
- Document Enforcement Coversheet 02 Feb 2026
- Document Enforcement - Task and Finish Group - Feedback - Scrutiny 10th February 2026 02 Feb 2026
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.
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:
- Document HRA Cover sheet 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3540 HRA Budget 26-27 02 Feb 2026
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.
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.
Attachments:
- Document GF Cover Sheet 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3541 General fund budget 26-27 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3541 Appendix A - MTFP 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3541 Appendix B - Revenue Proposals 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3541 Appendix C - Reserves 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3541 Appendix D - Winchester Town Account 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3541 Appendix E - 2026-27 CTR Income Bands 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3541 Appendix F - 2025-26 NNDR write-offs 50k to 250k 02 Feb 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.
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:
- Document Capital Cover Sheet 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3539 Capital Investment Strategy 26-36 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3539 Appendix A 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3539 Appendix B 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3539 Appendix C 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3539 Appendix D 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3539 Appendix E 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3539 Appendix F 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3539 Appendix G 02 Feb 2026
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.
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:
- Document Treasury Cover Sheet 02 Feb 2026
- Document CAB3538 Treasury Management Strategy 26-27 02 Feb 2026
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:
- Document Work Plan February 2026 02 Feb 2026
12
To note the latest Forward Plan of Key Decisions
The forward plan for the period March 2026 to May 2026 is attached.
Attachments:
- Document Printed plan Forward Plan - Mar to May 2026 Cabinet 02 Feb 2026
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