Issue - meetings

a)    Outside Bodies

A schedule of nominations is compiled by Democratic Services (all groups have been asked to put forward nominations) and this is based on the previous portfolio responsibilities. 

The political groups have generally asked that last year's representatives continue in their positions and only the variations or new nominations are reported for approval.  Please note that some appointments may have more nominations than there are places available. 

b)    Champion appointments

Cllr Tom Coles wishes to be appointed as an additional Armed Forces Champion (Councillor Gerald Vernon-Jackson CBE was appointed last year with Councillor Jonas BEM in a supporting role.)

Cllr Matthew Winnington wishes to be appointed as a Mental Health Champion.

Cllr Darren Sanders wishes to be appointed as Homelessness Champion.

Cllr Luke Stubbs and Councillor Lee Hunt have been nominated as Heritage Champions by their groups.

(Cllr Udy's nomination as LGBT+ Champion forms part of a separate agenda item)

Nominations were also sought for Third Sector and City of Service Champion.

a)    Appointments to outside bodies

The following appointments were made:

Motiv8 - Councillor Hugh Mason

Elementary Education Act Trust - Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson to replace Cllr Rob Wood

Kings Theatre - Cllr Luke Stubbs to be asked to continue

Mary Rose Trust - Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson to replace Cllr Rob Wood

Portchester Crematorium Joint Committee - Cllrs Lee Hunt and Dave Ashmore

Building Control Partnership - Cllr Hugh Mason (Member Rep)

Minerals and Waste Development Framework Members' Steering Group - Cllr Hugh Mason

Solent Forum - Cllr Hugh Mason

Portsmouth Fostering Panel - all groups would be asked to make nominations to fill the vacancy

b)    Champion Roles

The following appointments were made:

Armed Forces Champion - Cllr Gerald Vernon-Jackson to continue as the official champion, to ensure compliance with the Gold Employer Award this should be a cabinet member, with Cllr Frank Jonas and Cllr Tom Coles giving their support.

Mental Health Champion - Cllr Matthew Winnington

Homelessness Champion - Cllr Darren Sanders - whose portfolio would be renamed "Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness" to reflect this

Heritage Champion - Councillor Lee Hunt

The Leader requested a report to a future Cabinet regarding the roles of Champions.