Here is a summary of the topics that were scheduled for discussion at the Cabinet meeting of Hampshire County Council on 23 September 2025. The Cabinet was expected to discuss the County Councillor Grants Scheme, the adoption of the South East Regional Transport Strategy, and a financial update for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. They were also scheduled to receive an update on health and social care system resilience.

Adoption of Draft Regional Transport Strategy

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the adoption of the South East Regional Transport Strategy. According to the agenda, Councillor Nick Adams-King, Leader and Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services, was expected to receive a report from the Director of Hampshire 2050 seeking Cabinet endorsement for the strategy's adoption.

Quarter 1 Financial Update 2025/26

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the financial position of Hampshire County Council for the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Councillor Jan Warwick, Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 - Finance, was expected to receive a report from the Director of Corporate Operations providing an update on the financial position for 2025/26.

Outcome of the County Councillor Grants Review

The Cabinet was scheduled to discuss the future operation of the County Councillor Grants Scheme. Councillor Nick Adams-King, Leader and Executive Member for Hampshire 2050 and Corporate Services, was expected to receive a report from the Director of Hampshire 2050 regarding the scheme.

Health and Social Care System Resilience 2024/25

The Cabinet was scheduled to receive an annual update on the activities undertaken by Hampshire County Council to maintain system resilience in health and social care. This included a focus on the discharge of Hampshire residents from hospital settings. Councillor Liz Fairhurst was expected to receive a report from the Director of Adults' Health and Care providing this update.