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Cabinet - Wednesday 19 November 2025 5.30 pm

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  • ...that the Climate Emergency Action Plan Progress Report was endorsed and the Head of Planning Policy and Economic Development was granted delegated authority to make minor changes to it before publication, in consultation with the Climate Emergency and Countryside Portfolio Holder.

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  • ...to facilitate the Andover Western Avenue scheme, the existing Hackney Carriage rank on West Street, Andover, would be removed, and the authority to approve future adoption or removal of hackney carriage ranks would be delegated to the relevant Portfolio Holder in conjunction with the Head of Legal and Democratic Services.

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  • ...to fund adult fitness equipment at St Boniface Park in Nursling and Rownhams, using Section 106 developer contributions and adding the expenditure to the Council's capital programme, with delegated authority for additional funding if needed, also from Section 106 contributions.

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  • ...to recommend to the Council the approval of proposals for improvements to Vigo Road Recreation Ground, including the allocation of £3,500,000 from the New Homes Bonus Reserve, and to delegate authority for completing the works to the Head of Community and Leisure Services, subject to Council approval.

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  • Fees and Charges 2026/27
    Recommendations Approved

    ...the Cabinet approved the proposed fees and charges for the 2026/27 financial year as detailed in the report's annexes, authorized Heads of Service to adjust fees in accordance with statutory changes, and delegated authority to the Head of Community and Leisure to determine Andover Sports Academy charges in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holder.

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  • ...that the financial position for each Service and the key revenue areas, as well as the Treasury Management update, were noted.

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  • ...new capital schemes costing £2.8M were added to the 2025/26 to 2027/28 Capital Programme, and the revised estimates and financing for that programme were approved.

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  • Exclusion of the Public
    Recommendations Approved

    ...to exclude the public from the meeting to discuss reports on Estates Property Matters and Corporate Action Plan Delivery - Vigo Park Improvements due to the likely disclosure of commercially sensitive information.

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  • ...to facilitate the delivery of the new Andover Theatre, the Cabinet approved applying for a Stopping Up Order for a section of highway in Waterloo Court and authorized securing a deed of dedication for land within Council ownership as publicly adopted highway.

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  • Medium Term Financial Strategy
    Recommendations Approved

    ...that the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2028/29 be approved.

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Attendees

Profile image for Councillor Iris Anita Andersen
Councillor Iris Anita Andersen Conservative • Andover St Mary's
Profile image for Councillor Zilliah Brooks
Councillor Zilliah Brooks Conservative • Andover Millway
Profile image for Councillor Phil North
Councillor Phil North Leader and Strategic Regeneration and Partnerships Portfolio Holder • Conservative • Bourne Valley
Profile image for Councillor Maureen Flood
Councillor Maureen Flood Deputy Leader and Finance and Resources Portfolio Holder • Conservative • Anna
Profile image for Councillor Phil Bundy
Councillor Phil Bundy Planning Portfolio Holder • Conservative • Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Profile image for Councillor David Drew
Councillor David Drew Recycling and Environmental Services Portfolio Holder • Conservative • Harewood
Profile image for Councillor Alison Johnston
Councillor Alison Johnston Climate Emergency and Countryside Portfolio Holder • Conservative • Mid Test
Profile image for Councillor Nick Lodge
Councillor Nick Lodge Democracy and Governance Portfolio Holder • Conservative • Andover Downlands
Profile image for Councillor Stewart MacDonald
Councillor Stewart MacDonald Delivery Lead - Community Led Projects Portfolio Holder • Conservative • Mid Test
Profile image for Councillor Kirsty North
Councillor Kirsty North Housing and Enivronmental Health Portfolio Holder • Conservative • Andover Romans
Profile image for Councillor Terese Swain
Councillor Terese Swain Community, Leisure and Tourism (including Diversity and Inclusion) Portfolio Holder • Conservative • Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams

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Meeting Documents

Agenda

Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 19-Nov-2025 17.30 Cabinet.pdf

Reports Pack

Public reports pack Wednesday 19-Nov-2025 17.30 Cabinet.pdf

Minutes

Printed minutes Wednesday 19-Nov-2025 17.30 Cabinet.pdf
Minutes - 1 October 2025.pdf
Minutes - 24 September 2025.pdf

Additional Documents

NR S106 Allocation.pdf
Stopping Up Order - Report.pdf
Stopping Up Order - Annex.pdf
Climate Emergency Action Plan - Annex.pdf
Western Avenue Taxi Ranks - Report.pdf
Western Avenue Taxi Ranks - Annex.pdf
Climate Emergency Action Plan - Report.pdf
Capital Programme Update - Report.pdf
Capital Programme Update - Annex 1.pdf
Medium Term Financial Strategy - Report.pdf
Capital Programme Update - Annex 2.pdf
Qtrly Revenue Monitoring - Report.pdf
Qtrly Revenue Monitoring - Annex.pdf
Medium Term Financial Strategy - Annexes.pdf
Fees Charges - Report.pdf
Fees and Charges - Annex 1-8.pdf
Vigo Park Improvements - Report.pdf
Vigo Park Improvements - Annex 1.pdf
Exclusion of the Public.pdf
Decisions Wednesday 19-Nov-2025 17.30 Cabinet.pdf