Southampton City Council
Councillors:
51
Wards:
17
Committees:
23
Meetings (2025):
154
Meetings (2024):
93
Meeting
Cabinet - Southampton
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 26th November 2024
4:30 PM
Tuesday, 26th November 2024
4:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 26th November 2024
8:30 PM
Tuesday, 26th November 2024
8:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
26 Nov 2024
26 Nov 2024
Location:
Council Chamber - Civic Centre
Council Chamber - Civic Centre
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Economic Development
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Adults and Health
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Housing Operations
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Communities and Safer City
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Compliance and Leisure
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Green City and Net Zero
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Children and Learning
Secretary
Judy Cordell
Expected
Secretary
Claire Heather
Expected
Officer
Richard Ivory
Expected
Officer
Mel Creighton
Expected
Officer
Munira Holloway
Expected
Officer
Executive Director - Wellbeing (Children and Learning)
Robert Henderson
Expected
Officer
Andrew Travers
Expected
Officer
Stephen Haynes
Expected
Committee Member
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services
Agenda
8
Court Leet Presentments 2024
To consider the report of the Director of Legal and Governance detailing the Presentments accepted at Court Leet, actions taken to date and Cabinet Members or Officers identified to lead on the responses and any further action.
Attachments:
- Document Court Leet Presentments 2024 18 Nov 2024
- Document Appendix 1 18 Nov 2024
Minutes
Decision made: (CAB 24/25 46138)
On consideration of the report of the Director of Legal and Governance Cabinet approved the following:
(i) that the initial officer responses to the Presentments approved by the Court Leet Jury, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be noted; and
(ii) that individual Cabinet Members ensure responses are made to Presenters regarding presentments within their portfolios as appropriate and as soon as practically possible.
On consideration of the report of the Director of Legal and Governance Cabinet approved the following:
(i) that the initial officer responses to the Presentments approved by the Court Leet Jury, as set out in Appendix 1 of the report, be noted; and
(ii) that individual Cabinet Members ensure responses are made to Presenters regarding presentments within their portfolios as appropriate and as soon as practically possible.
9
Response by Cabinet Member for Housing to Private Sector Housing Scrutiny report - How to get a better deal for private renters in Southampton.
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations outlining the Councils response to the Private Sector Housing Scrutiny Report - How to get a better deal for private renters.
Attachments:
Minutes
Decision made: (CAB 24/25 46248)
On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations, Cabinet approved the responses detailed in Appendix 1 of the report for submission to the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee.
On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations, Cabinet approved the responses detailed in Appendix 1 of the report for submission to the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee.
10
Additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations and seek approval for public consultation on the proposal for designation of an additional HMO licensing scheme covering Banister and Polygon, Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling, Bassett, Freemantle, Shirley and Millbrook wards.
Attachments:
- Document Additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) 18 Nov 2024
- Document MRD - DPIA 18 Nov 2024
Minutes
Decision made: (CAB 24/25 46250)
On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations, having received and agreed to the recommendation received from Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (meeting held on 21 November 2024), Cabinet agreed the following:
(i) To approve the proposals for a public consultation for an additional HMO licensing scheme in Banister and Polygon, Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling, Bassett, Freemantle, Shirley and Millbrook wards. The proposed start of the consultation is from 3rd December 2024 for twelve weeks.
(ii) To consider the outcome of the consultation at its meeting on 25th March 2025 and, if appropriate, designates the proposed area as being subject to additional HMO licensing, which will come into effect in May 2025, following required publication and advertising of scheme.
On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations, having received and agreed to the recommendation received from Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (meeting held on 21 November 2024), Cabinet agreed the following:
(i) To approve the proposals for a public consultation for an additional HMO licensing scheme in Banister and Polygon, Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling, Bassett, Freemantle, Shirley and Millbrook wards. The proposed start of the consultation is from 3rd December 2024 for twelve weeks.
(ii) To consider the outcome of the consultation at its meeting on 25th March 2025 and, if appropriate, designates the proposed area as being subject to additional HMO licensing, which will come into effect in May 2025, following required publication and advertising of scheme.
11
Private Sector Leasing Scheme
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations seeking approval for a Private Sector Leasing Scheme to help reduce the use of emergency accommodation.
Attachments:
- Document Report 18 Nov 2024
- Document Appendix 1 18 Nov 2024
- Document ESIA 18 Nov 2024
Minutes
Decision made: (CAB 24/25 46235)
On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations and having received representations from Councillor P Baillie, Cabinet agreed the following:
(i) To approve the Private Sector Leasing Scheme proposal. The scheme will aim to meet some of our current demand for additional temporary accommodation which will assist in reducing our use of costly emergency accommodation. This scheme is one of the interventions that will form part of our homelessness transformation programme.
(ii) To grant delegated powers to the Director of Housing following consultation with and the Executive Director of Enabling Services, Executive Director of Growth and Prosperity, the Director of Legal and Governance and the Cabinet Member for Housing, to do anything required to support the implementation of the proposal and to make minor amendments as required.
On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations and having received representations from Councillor P Baillie, Cabinet agreed the following:
(i) To approve the Private Sector Leasing Scheme proposal. The scheme will aim to meet some of our current demand for additional temporary accommodation which will assist in reducing our use of costly emergency accommodation. This scheme is one of the interventions that will form part of our homelessness transformation programme.
(ii) To grant delegated powers to the Director of Housing following consultation with and the Executive Director of Enabling Services, Executive Director of Growth and Prosperity, the Director of Legal and Governance and the Cabinet Member for Housing, to do anything required to support the implementation of the proposal and to make minor amendments as required.
12
Startpoint Sholing Day Nursery
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Children and Learning seeking approval to close Startpoint Sholing Day Nursery.
Attachments:
- Document Report 18 Nov 2024
- Document Appendix 1 18 Nov 2024
- Document Appendix 2 18 Nov 2024
- Document Appendix 3 18 Nov 2024
- Document Appendix 4 18 Nov 2024
Minutes
Decision made: (CAB 24/25 46237)
On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Children and Learning and having received representations from Sue Atkins, President of Southampton and South West Hampshire Trades Union Council, Ali Haydor, GMB Union, Carole Charrett, Nursery Assistant Startpoint Sholing and Councillor P Baillie, also having considered and agreed to recommendations made by Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (meeting held on 21 November 2024), Cabinet agreed the following:
(i) To approve the closure of Startpoint Sholing Childcare Nursery with immediate effect.
(ii) To delegate authority to the Executive Director of Community Wellbeing, Children and Learning, following consultation with the Executive Director of Enabling Services, to take any action necessary to give effect to recommendation (i) including but not limited to undertaking any relevant HR and contractual processes.
On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Children and Learning and having received representations from Sue Atkins, President of Southampton and South West Hampshire Trades Union Council, Ali Haydor, GMB Union, Carole Charrett, Nursery Assistant Startpoint Sholing and Councillor P Baillie, also having considered and agreed to recommendations made by Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee (meeting held on 21 November 2024), Cabinet agreed the following:
(i) To approve the closure of Startpoint Sholing Childcare Nursery with immediate effect.
(ii) To delegate authority to the Executive Director of Community Wellbeing, Children and Learning, following consultation with the Executive Director of Enabling Services, to take any action necessary to give effect to recommendation (i) including but not limited to undertaking any relevant HR and contractual processes.
13
Corporate Performance Report
To consider the report of the Leader of the Council detailing Corporate Performance Report providing a high level overview of the performance of the organisation.
Attachments:
- Document Report 18 Nov 2024
Minutes
Decision made: (CAB 24/25 47275)
On consideration of the report of the Leader of the Council and having received representations from Councillor P Baillie, Cabinet agreed the following:
(i) To note the Quarter 2 performance report.
(ii) To Note performance issues raised, actions being taken and consider any areas for focus or further investigation.
On consideration of the report of the Leader of the Council and having received representations from Councillor P Baillie, Cabinet agreed the following:
(i) To note the Quarter 2 performance report.
(ii) To Note performance issues raised, actions being taken and consider any areas for focus or further investigation.
14
Financial Position Update
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services providing an update on the Council's financial position for 2024/25.
Attachments:
- Document Financial Position Update 18 Nov 2024
- Document Appendix 1 - Financial Position Update Report Month 7 18 Nov 2024
- Document Appendix 2 - Treasury Management as at end Sept 2024 18 Nov 2024
- Document Appendix 3 - Prudential Indicators as at end Sept 2024 18 Nov 2024
- Document MRD1 - GF Revenue Forecast as at the end of Sept 2024 18 Nov 2024
- Document MRD2 - Details of savings delivery as at the end of Sept 2024 18 Nov 2024
- Document MRD3 - Key Financial Risks as at the end of Sept 2024 18 Nov 2024
- Document MRD4 - Performance Indicators as at the end of Sept 2024 18 Nov 2024
- Document MRD5 - Collection Fund Forecast as at end of Sept 2024 18 Nov 2024
Minutes
Decision made: (CAB 24/25 46231)
On consideration of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services, Cabinet agreed the £1.85M adjustments to be made to directorate budgets to reflect sustained favourable variances reported at month 7 of 2024/25 due to transformation measures, to be transferred to centrally held contingency to reduce the reliance on Exceptional Financial Support (EFS), as set out in paragraph 6 of the report.
On consideration of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services, Cabinet agreed the £1.85M adjustments to be made to directorate budgets to reflect sustained favourable variances reported at month 7 of 2024/25 due to transformation measures, to be transferred to centrally held contingency to reduce the reliance on Exceptional Financial Support (EFS), as set out in paragraph 6 of the report.
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