Policy and Project Advisory Board - Tuesday, 25th March, 2025 6.30 pm - Agenda

To note the appointment of Cllr Abe Allen as a Member of the Policy and Project Advisory Board in place of Cllr Julie Hall for the remainder of the 2024/25 Municipal Year. The appointment has been made by the Leader of the Council in accordance with Standing Orders and arrangements to secure political balance.

To appoint a Vice-Chairman of the Board for the remainder of the 2024/25 Municipal Year.

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 19th November, 2024 (copy attached).

On the 17 February, the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government launched a consultation to seek views on the effect of establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority (MCCA) to cover the areas of Hampshire, Portsmouth, Isle of Wight, and Southampton (Hampshire and Solent). This would be the Hampshire and Solent Combined County Authority. A briefing note (copy attached) has been prepared and this was circulated to Members on 4th March. There will be a discussion on the evening on the emerging draft  and further comments and input will be sought from Members.

Alex Shiell, Service Manager – Policy, Strategy and Transformation will be in attendance at the meeting to guide the discussion.

To discuss the Policy and Project Advisory Board Work Plan (copy attached).