We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council in South East across 40 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Animal licensing policy consultation
The committee approved the draft animal licensing policy for consultation. The discussion identified a need for clearer guidance, better presentation of star ratings, stronger explanation of franchise…
“So what we want to do is make sure that our policy reflects the current legislation, the statutory guidance, best practice and that is accessible to p…”
Street trader policy adopted
The amended street trader policy was adopted following consultation. Changes included shorter-term licences for festivals, clarification that licences cannot be transferred, and flexibility through th…
“So, we have our very exciting um, November meeting, which will be the licensing act um, policy, which will be the first time I've ever changed the lic…”
New Furniture on Highways Licensing Policy Approved for Consultation
Committee approved the draft Furniture on Highways Licensing Policy (2026-2031) for 8-week public consultation. Policy replaces the previous tables and chairs regime following the Leveling Up and Rege…
“Uh in lie of any other comments or questions then uh does the committee agree to approve the draft furniture on the highway licensing policy 2026 to 2…”
Licensing Fees and Charges Approved for April 2026
The committee approved licensing fees and charges applicable from 1 April 2026, including vehicle fees, driver fees, operator fees, and various licensing fees. Vehicle fees were mostly reduced due to …
“Uh in which case does the committee agree to approve the licensing fees and charges as set out in appendix one which will apply from 1st of April 2026…”
Planning performance below target
Non-major planning applications were just under the council's 85% local target, though the officer said performance improved in the final quarter after new appointments and better use of extensions of…
“In terms of our performance, uh you'll see from the information, the government indicator is 70%. Our local target is 15% higher than that, 85%. Um an…”
S106 agreement discharged
The committee approved discharge of an existing section 106 planning obligation tied to a 1992 permission for a listed barn and a dwelling, with the legal mechanism to be completed by deed of discharg…
“"This is a submission to discharge um uh requirements of a section 106 agreement to remove the restriction requiring the barn and yard um and milhouse…”
Section 106 Biodiversity Net Gain Agreements
Multiple applications required section 106 legal agreements to secure biodiversity net gain. This represents a mandatory requirement under updated planning policy. For the Grange Nursing Home applicat…
“The point of section 106 is to make sure that there is a biodiversity net gain achieved and then the detail of that will be within the section 106...I…”
New dwelling approved
The committee approved technical details consent for a two-storey dwelling at Plantation Cottage, Westridge, Highclere. The officer said the proposal would use an existing access, respect the characte…
“"This application is for a technical details consent in respect of direction of one number dwelling in accordance with the permission and principle um…”
Biodiversity Duty Reporting Requirement
Public authorities have a legal obligation under Section 40 of the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act to develop and publish a biodiversity report documenting policies and actions taken. Th…
“This duty is placed on all public authorities and falls under section 40 of the natural environment and rural communities act. and we have a legal obl…”
Local Nature Reserve Declaration - Little Pemwood
Little Pemwood, a 13-hectare ancient bog and wet woodland site north of High Clear, is imminently to be declared as the council's 11th local nature reserve. A management plan has been developed and a …
“the imminent declaration of Little Pemwood which is a 13 hectare site north of High Clear. It will be our 11th local nature reserve in the burough. A …”
Task and Finish Group - Biodiversity Strategy Refresh
Committee approved establishment of a task and finish group to refresh the biodiversity strategy and action plan. The group will meet approximately 5 times and include external parties and stakeholder…
“it would be to go back to the formulation of the biodiversity strategy and action plan way back in 23 and yeah 23 um which involved a lot of external …”
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