Full Council, Wed 14 Jan 2026
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Item by item
- 51. Apologies for Absence
- 52. To approve as a correct record the minutes of the last meeting
- 53. Declarations of Interest
- 54. Announcements from the Mayor and Leader
- 55. Questions (if any) from:
- 56. Appointment of Interim Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service
- FC Employment committee report Jan 2026
It recommended: “extend the current interim Chief Executive position for a further period of 6 months.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): 1. Extend the current interim Chief Executive position for a further period of 6 months. 2. Give delegated authority for the Leader of the Council and Head of People & Business Support to manage contractual arrangements and performance review dates.” minutes ↗
- 57. Community Governance Review
- CGR full council report (Part 1) 14.1.25
It recommended: “For Full Council to decide whether to approve that a Community Governance Review be conducted, in accordance with the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 or not approve that a Community Governance Review be conducted at this time.” (and more)
The minutes record: Resolved. “RESOLVED that in order for councillors to take advice from officers, under Rule 16(14) of council procedure the council proceed as if in committee. In response to questions from councillors the Head of Community and Regulatory Services advised that a Community Governance Review (CGR) is resource?intensive, typically taking around 12 months, requiring extensive consultation, external expertise, and significant officer and councillor time.” minutes ↗
- 58. Amendments to the Council's Constitution
- Amendments to the Council's Constitution 14.01.26
It recommended: “That Full Council approves the amendment to Part 8 of the Constitution (Standing Instructions to Authorised Officers) in relation to planning applications for consent to fell a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED (unanimously): That Full Council approves the amendment to Part 8 of the Constitution (Standing Instructions to Authorised Officers) in relation to planning applications for consent to fell a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order. Reasons: To improve transparency and public scrutiny of planning applications relating to trees with a Tree Preservation Order. Councillor Hilton proposed approval of recommendation 2, seconded by Councillor Mackenzie.” minutes ↗
- 59. Report from the Leader of the Council on the use of special urgency procedure for cabinet key decisions
- special urgency report from Leader of the Council Jan 2026
It recommended: “That Full Council note the report.”
The minutes record: Noted. “RESOLVED (unanimously): That Full Council note the report. Reasons: The Leader of the Council is required under Rule 26.25 of the council’s constitution to submit half yearly reports to the Full Council setting out decisions that were taken in the circumstances set out in Rule 26.21 (Special Urgency).” minutes ↗
- 60. Membership of Committees
The minutes record: “RESOLVED : Councillor Rogers be appointed to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, in place of Councillor Kean.”
- 61. Reports of Committees
- Housing Strategy Cabinet 011225, 01/12/2025 Cabinet
It recommended: “That Cabinet recommends the draft Housing Strategy 2025 to 2030 set out at Appendix 1 to go to Full Council for approval.” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED that under rule 13.3 the reports and minutes of committees set out in the agenda, including those items on which a council decision was required, be received, and agreed.” minutes ↗
- Housing Strategy Action Plan Y1 n2
It recommended: “actioned during 2026. Deliver the Homes we need Consider Article 4.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED that under rule 13.3 the reports and minutes of committees set out in the agenda, including those items on which a council decision was required, be received, and agreed.” minutes ↗
- EQIA Housing Strategy Final n3, 01/12/2025 Cabinet
It recommended: “Impact Age Does your analysis indicate a disproportionate impact relating to any particular Age group? For example: those under 16, young adults, with other intersections. YES If “YES” , what are the positive and negative disproportionate impacts? Please share relevant insights from data and engagement to show how conclusions about impact have been shaped. Include relevant data sources or references Council Data Hous” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED that under rule 13.3 the reports and minutes of committees set out in the agenda, including those items on which a council decision was required, be received, and agreed.” minutes ↗
- Hastings Housing Company (HHC) Ltd Update Report v1.4 FC
It recommended: “Full Council confirms that Hastings Borough Council will continue with the current arrangement to be responsible for the management of the properties (and collection of any revenue) under HHC Ltd ownership until such time as those assets are no longer Hastings Borough Councils responsibility. Management will continue under the delegated responsibility of the Head of Estates and Head of Housing to ensure compliance wi” (and more)
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED that under rule 13.3 the reports and minutes of committees set out in the agenda, including those items on which a council decision was required, be received, and agreed.” minutes ↗
- HBCReportMidyearTreasuryreport, 01/12/2025 Cabinet
It recommended: “recommend the following to Full Council: Note the report, the treasury activity and recommend approval of any changes to the prudential indicators.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED that under rule 13.3 the reports and minutes of committees set out in the agenda, including those items on which a council decision was required, be received, and agreed.” minutes ↗
- Pay Policy Report 2026-2027 update, 05/01/2026 Cabinet
It recommended: “Recommendation of the pay policy statement to Full Council for approval.”
The minutes record: Agreed. “RESOLVED that under rule 13.3 the reports and minutes of committees set out in the agenda, including those items on which a council decision was required, be received, and agreed.” minutes ↗
- 62. Motion (Rule 14)
The minutes record: “RESOLVED (by 21 votes in favour, to 2 against): We call on the council to publish a Play Strategy for Hastings. Developed across all relevant council departments, it will engage proactively with the voluntary sector and reflect children and young people’s views. The strategy will: • Audit existing play resources, facilities and provision. • Identify underserved areas and communities across the borough.”