Policy and Project Advisory Board - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm - Agenda

Venue: Council Offices, Farnborough

Contact: Administrator, Chris Todd  Tel. (01252) 398825, Email.  chris.todd@rushmoor.gov.uk

Link: Click here to view the livestream of the meeting

Items
No. Item

1.

CHANGE OF BOARD MEMBERSHIP

To note the appointment of Cllr S.J. Masterson as a Member of the Policy and Project Advisory Board in place of Cllr Peace Essien Igodifo for the remainder of the 2025/26 Municipal Year. The appointment has been made by the Leader of the Conservative Group in accordance with Standing Orders and arrangements to secure political balance.

2.

MINUTES pdf icon PDF 157 KB

To confirm the Minutes of the Meeting held on 10th June, 2025 (copy attached).

3.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT REORGANISATION - CONSIDERATION OF OPTIONS FOR UNITARY COUNCILLOR RATIOS AND WARDING PATTERNS AND ENGAGEMENT UPDATE (ITEM DURATION - 60 MINUTES)

To consider options for unitary Councillor ratios and warding patterns and their implications for Members and to receive an update on the Local Government Reorganisation engagement process ahead of the submission in September (papers to follow).

 

Karen Edwards, Executive Director and Jill Shuttleworth, Corporate Manager – Democratic Services will be in attendance at the meeting to provide a short presentation and guide the discussion.

 

4.

IMPLICATIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGEMENT ON THE INTERPRETATION OF THE EQUALITY ACT (ITEM DURATION - 30 MINUTES) pdf icon PDF 691 KB

To consider the implications and possible changes to Council services and facilities and provide feedback in advance of community engagement (papers attached).

 

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

5.

WORK PLAN pdf icon PDF 554 KB

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