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Hampshire LOC Annual General Meeting Notification – Reports Enclosed

20 May 2026

Hampshire LOC Annual General Meeting

AGM Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026

Time: 6.30pm (AGM), followed by Education Evening

Venue: Solent Hotel & Spa, Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, PO15 7AJ  Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9xVtJtQ2o4bq8t8d7 (maps.app.goo.gl in Bing)

Hampshire Local Optical Committee gives formal notice of its Annual General Meeting, taking place on Wednesday 10 June 2026. All Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS GOS Contractors and performers are warmly invited to attend.

The AGM will be held in person at the Solent Hotel & Spa and will be followed by our Education Evening and networking buffet.

AGM Papers

The following documents are available for members to review in advance of the meeting:

  • AGM Agenda  (Here)
  • Chair’s Report 2026  (Here)
  • Annual Financial Statement 2025–26  (Here)
  • Treasurers Report (Here)
  • Minutes of AGM 2025 (Here)
  • These papers will also be accessible via the Hampshire LOC website.

Committee Elections

As set out in the Hampshire LOC Constitution, the election of LOC Members takes place during the AGM. The constitution requires the LOC to invite applications ahead of the meeting, but there is no requirement to publish the names of nominees 21 days in advance.

Who Can Attend

The AGM is open to:

  • All Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS GOS Contractors & Performers

We encourage colleagues to join us, hear updates on the LOC’s work, and participate in discussions shaping local optical services.

Reserve Your Place Here: 

Hampshire LOC AGM & Education Evening  – Fill in form

We look forward to seeing you there!

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