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The Scrutiny Committee - Winchester City

Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 4th March 2026
6:30 PM
End:
Wednesday, 4th March 2026
10:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Date:
04 Mar 2026
Location:
Walton Suite, Guildhall, Winchester and streamed live on YouTube at www.youtube.com/winchestercc
Meeting Attendees
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

Expected

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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

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Councillor Caroline Brook photo
Chairperson
Deputy Leader of the Conservative Group
Councillor Caroline Brook

Conservative

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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

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Councillor Jamie Scott photo
Deputy
Deputy Mayor
Councillor Jamie Scott

Liberal Democrat

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

Green

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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 10 February 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 26 February 2026 or call (01962) 848 264 to register to speak and for further details.
6 Annual Community Safety Update
RECOMMENDATION

That the Committee acknowledge the Community Safety Partnership (CSP) progress report and agree any matters of significance with the Cabinet Member for Healthy Communities.
7 Planning Enforcement - Task and Finish Group - Feedback to Scrutiny Committee.
RECOMMENDATION:

That the Scrutiny Committee notes the recommendations from the Task & Finish Group.
8 Q3 Finance & Performance Monitoring
That the Scrutiny Committee raises with the Deputy Leader or relevant Cabinet Member any issues arising from the information in this report, ref CAB3537, which is being presented to Cabinet on the 12 March 2026 and considers whether there are any items of significance to resolve or to be drawn to the attention of Cabinet.
9 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
10 To note the latest Forward Plan of Key Decisions
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