Cabinet - Tuesday, 17th March, 2026 7.00 pm - Agenda

Under the Council’s Code of Conduct for Councillors, all Members are required to disclose relevant Interests in any matter to be considered at the meeting.  Where the matter directly relates to a Member’s Disclosable Pecuniary Interests or Other Registrable Interest, that Member must not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter and must not remain in the room unless they have been granted a dispensation (see note below). If the matter directly relates to ‘Non-Registrable Interests’, the Member’s participation in the meeting will depend on the nature of the matter and whether it directly relates or affects their financial interest or well-being or that of a relative, friend  or close associate, applying the tests set out in the Code.

NOTE:

On 27th May, 2021, the Council’s Corporate Governance, Audit and Standards Committee granted dispensations to Members appointed by the Council to the Board of the Rushmoor Development Partnership and as Directors of Rushmoor Homes Limited.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting held on 3rd March, 2026 (copy attached).

To consider Report No. FIN2611 (copy attached), which sets out the Council’s forecasted financial position for 2025/26 as at the end of January, 2026.

To consider Report No. FIN2612 (copy attached), which sets out two new local discretionary relief policies for adoption.

To consider Report No. ED2602 (copy attached), which sets out the community impact of the Pride in Place and Support Communities granted awarded in the 2024/25 financial year.

To consider Report No. OS2607 (copy attached), which sets out proposed changes to the Council’s Statement of Licensing Policies.

To consider Report No. PG2604 (copy attached), which sets out a proposed Asset Management Strategy and Community Asset Rents and Subsidy Policy.

To consider resolving:

That, subject to the public interest test, the public be excluded from this meeting during the discussion of the undermentioned items to avoid the disclosure of exempt information within the paragraphs of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act, 1972 indicated against such items:

Item                Schedule      Category

No.                  12A Para.

                        No.

9                      1, 3 & 4          Information relating to an individual, financial or                        business affairs or labour relations

10                    3                      Information relating to financial or business affairs

To consider Exempt Report No. MD2601 (copy attached), which provides an update on work underway to put in place new strategic management arrangements to enable the Council to maintain services, ensure that the Council Delivery Plan 2026-28 is delivered and to manage the impact of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

To consider Exempt Report No. PG2608 (copy attached), which sets out an update on the disposal of the freehold interest in No. 101 Hawley Lane, Farnborough following revised terms.