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The meeting approved a large Universal Services capital programme update, a transport strategy and scheme development programme for 2026/27, and a Pullens Lane road safety improvement scheme. Members also agreed a wide set of appointments to outside bodies, with some vacancies carried forward for later filling. Discussion highlighted the importance of grant funding, active travel, road safety, and limited space affecting cycle/pedestrian segregation design.
Cabinet considered two major governance items. First, it approved delegation to pursue possible judicial review over the government’s local government reorganisation decision, citing concerns about process, evidence, sustainability and service impacts, including adult social care, children’s services and SEND. Second, it noted the legal establishment of the Solent mayoral combined authority and approved board appointments and substitutes, positioning the area for future devolved funding and delivery.
The Hampshire County Council meeting covered governance changes and significant procurement-relevant items. Key points include a £15m summer road resilience investment (with a focus on reducing temporary repairs), transport sector progress under the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BIP) including electric buses and depot charging infrastructure, and governance moves on proportionality and chairs. It also considers standardising co-opted member allowances for pension fund panels.
The meeting was largely procedural. Councillor Kirsty North opened the Universal Services decision day, confirmed the webcast, welcomed attendees, noted an apology, and announced that the only item was exempt and would be considered in private under Schedule 12A because public disclosure could reveal exempt information.
The meeting focused on the A326 Waterside improvements scheme, with approval given to submit the planning application and outline business case to government. Members probed the risks around unconfirmed 15% match funding, clawback of external development funding, and whether the programme could still meet the DfT timetable for a 2029 construction start.
The meeting focused on Hampshire’s interim delivery model for the DWP Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF), which replaces the Household Support Fund. Members considered approval for up to £850,000 of grant/funding spend for April to June to avoid a gap in crisis support while the full model is developed. The discussion also highlighted the need for consistent criteria across delivery partners and the likelihood of additional demand pressures from fuel and rural heating costs.