The Cabinet of Rushmoor Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 17 March 2026, to discuss the council's financial performance, business rates relief, community grant schemes, licensing policy, and asset management. The meeting will also cover strategic management arrangements and the disposal of a council property.

Budget Management - Month 10

Councillor Gaynor Austin, Finance & Resources Portfolio Holder, will present a report (Report No. FIN2611) outlining the council's forecasted financial position for the 2025/26 financial year as of the end of January 2026. The report is expected to detail the revenue and capital budget forecasts and recommend any necessary write-offs.

Business Rates Relief Policies

Councillor Gaynor Austin will also present a report (Report No. FIN2612) proposing the adoption of two new local discretionary relief policies for businesses. These policies, the Supporting Small Business Rates Relief 2026 Policy and the Pubs and Live Music Venue Relief 2026/27 Policy, aim to provide financial support to eligible businesses from 1 April 2026. The report details the eligibility criteria and financial implications of these schemes, noting that central government will reimburse the council for the cost of these reliefs.

Community Impact Report - Grant Schemes

Councillor Sophie Porter, Deputy Leader and Healthy Communities & Active Lives Portfolio Holder, will present a report (Report No. ED2602) on the community impact of the Pride in Place and Supporting Communities grant schemes awarded during the 2024/25 financial year. The report aims to demonstrate how these grants have contributed to the council's priorities, such as community wellbeing and creating vibrant neighbourhoods. Detailed impact reports for each programme are attached as appendices.

Review of the Council's Statement of Licensing Policy

Councillor Christine Guinness, Pride in Place / Neighbourhood Services Portfolio Holder, will present a report (Report No. OS2607) concerning proposed changes to the council's Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003. The report details the review process, public consultation undertaken, and includes a cumulative impact assessment, with a proposal to implement a cumulative impact policy in Aldershot Town Centre. Cabinet is asked to recommend the implementation of the proposed policy and assessment to the Council.

Rushmoor Borough Council Asset Management Strategy and Community Rents and Subsidy Policy

Councillor Julie Hall, Economy, Skills & Regeneration Portfolio Holder, will present a report (Report No. PG2604) on the proposed Asset Management Strategy (AMS) for the council's land and buildings estate. The AMS aims to establish a clear corporate framework for managing assets, aligning decisions with the Council's Delivery Plan, financial sustainability, and risk appetite. The report also seeks approval for a revised Community Asset Rents and Subsidy Policy, intended to address community concerns and ensure rents are not set at an uneconomical level.

Strategic Management Arrangements and Disposal of Property

Two exempt items are scheduled for discussion: Strategic Management Arrangements and the Disposal of No. 101 Hawley Lane, Farnborough. These items will be considered in the absence of the public due to the disclosure of exempt information relating to individuals, financial or business affairs, and labour relations. Mr Ian Harrison, Interim Managing Director, is associated with the Strategic Management Arrangements report.