Agenda and draft minutes

As this is the first meeting of the Forum of the 2024/25 municipal year, it will be necessary to appoint a vice chairperson of the Forum. (Members should note that in the event of the chairperson being unable to attend a meeting, only a Winchester City Council member can chair a meeting of the forum)

RESOLVED:

That Councillor Evans be appointed vice-chairperson for the 2024/25 municipal year.

To record the names of apologies given and deputy members who are attending the meeting in place of appointed Members (where appropriate)

Apologies were noted as above.

To receive any disclosure of interests from Members and Officers in matters to be discussed. 

Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests, personal and/or prejudicial interests in accordance with legislation and the Council’s Code of Conduct.

None

That the minutes of the meeting be signed as a correct record.

That the minutes of the previous meeting held on the 15 February 2024 be approved and adopted.

To receive and note questions asked and statements made from members of the public on general matters of interest and/or matters relating to the work of the Forum

Members of the public and visiting councillors may speak at the forum, provided they have registered to speak three working days in advance. Please contact Democratic Services by 5pm on the 10 July 2024 via democracy@winchester.gov.uk or (01962) 848 264 to register to speak and for further details.

David Leslie addressed the forum and raised several points regarding local bus service and the associated travel plans, which could be summarised as follows.

1. He referred to the Section 106 agreement and the framework travel plan, which he understood was subject to agreement by Hampshire County Council, but he could  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

The Chairperson introduced the agenda item on future governance arrangements for the Forum.

She advised that at the previous meeting of the Forum in February, it was agreed that discussions would be held among leaders of Fareham Borough Council, Winchester City Council, and Whiteley Town Council. These discussions, involving councillors  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

Jeff Davis (Tetra Tech) provided the forum with a presentation which had been made available on the council’s website. (available here) The presentation covered a range of issues, which included the following:

1.    Development context and local highways.

2.    Work on the Southern roads around Whiteley Way.

3.    Phase 1  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.