Southampton City Council
Councillors:
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Committees:
23
Meetings (2025):
154
Meetings (2024):
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Meeting
Council - Southampton
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Wednesday, 26th March 2025
2:00 PM
Wednesday, 26th March 2025
2:00 PM
End:
Wednesday, 26th March 2025
6:00 PM
Wednesday, 26th March 2025
6:00 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
26 Mar 2025
26 Mar 2025
Location:
Council Chamber - Civic Centre
Council Chamber - Civic Centre
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Sheriff of Southampton - 2025 -2026
Committee Member
Leader of the Council
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Adults and Health
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Housing Operations
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Compliance and Leisure
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Communities and Safer City
Committee Member
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Children and Learning
Council Staff
Adrian AlKhalisi
Expected
Officer
Gavin Muncaster
Expected
Secretary
Judy Cordell
Expected
Secretary
Claire Heather
Expected
Officer
Richard Ivory
Expected
Officer
Executive Director - Wellbeing (Children and Learning)
Robert Henderson
Expected
Officer
Munira Holloway
Expected
Officer
Mel Creighton
Expected
Officer
Andrew Travers
Expected
Officer
Debbie Ward
Expected
Public
Honorary Alderman Cathie McEwing
Expected
Public
Honorary Alderman Ivan White
Expected
Sheriff
Lord Mayor of Southampton - 2025-2026
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Economic Development
Committee Member
Cabinet Member for Green City and Net Zero
Agenda
0
NOTE: There will be no formal prayers in the Lord Mayor’s Reception Room at 1.45 pm however Members of the Council and Officers are welcome to attend for quiet reflection.
1
Apologies
To receive any apologies.
2
Minutes
To authorise the signing of the minutes of the Council Meeting held on 27th November 2024, 29th January and 26th February 2025 attached.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes 18 Mar 2025
3
Announcements from the Lord Mayor and Leader
Matters especially brought forward by the Lord Mayor and the Leader.
4
Deputations, Petitions and Public Questions
To receive any requests for Deputations, Presentation of Petitions or Public Questions.
5
Exclusion of the Press and Public - Exempt Papers included in the following Item
To move that in accordance with the Council’s Constitution, specifically the Access to Information Procedure Rules contained within the Constitution, the press and public be excluded from the meeting in respect of any consideration of the exempt appendix 1 to the following Item
Appendix 1 of this report contains information deemed to be exempt from general publication based on Category 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding the information)) of paragraph 10.4 of the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules. In applying the public interest test this information has been deemed exempt from the publication due to commercial sensitivity. It is not considered to be in the public interest to disclose this information as it would reveal information which would put the Council at a commercial disadvantage.
Appendix 1 of this report contains information deemed to be exempt from general publication based on Category 3 (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding the information)) of paragraph 10.4 of the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules. In applying the public interest test this information has been deemed exempt from the publication due to commercial sensitivity. It is not considered to be in the public interest to disclose this information as it would reveal information which would put the Council at a commercial disadvantage.
6
Asset Development and Disposal Programme, Phase 3
Report of the Cabinet Member for Economic Development detailing Phase 3 of the Asset Development and Disposal Programme.
Attachments:
- Document Asset Development and Disposal Programme, Phase 3 18 Mar 2025
- Document Appendix 1. Asset Development and Disposal Programme, Phase 3 18 Mar 2025
7
Employment Support for People with a Secondary Mental Health Diagnosis
Report of the Cabinet Member for Economic Development detailing Employment Support for People with a Secondary Mental Health Diagnosis.
Attachments:
- Document Employment Support for People with a Secondary Mental Health Diagnosis 18 Mar 2025
- Document MRD 1 DPIA for Employment Support for People with a Secondary Mental Health Diagnosis 18 Mar 2025
- Document MRD 2 ESIA for Employment Support for People with a Secondary Mental Health Diagnosis 18 Mar 2025
8
Executive Business
Verbal Report of the Leader of the Council.
Attachments:
- Document Executive summary with responses 26 March 2025 APPROVED 18 Mar 2025
- Document Public Questions Summary with responses 26 March 2025 APPROVED 18 Mar 2025
9
Motions
(a) Moved by Councillor P Baillie
The Portswood Bus Gate has been shown to be poor for business, anti-car, dangerous for pedestrians, and a nightmare for residents. All of this is down to Cllr. Keogh and for those reasons this council no longer has confidence in Cllr. Keogh.
(b) Moved by Councillor Percival
Council Notes:
The High Street Rental Auction (HSRA) powers under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 took effect in December 2024, allowing councils to auction long-term vacant high street properties to businesses or community groups without the owner’s consent.
Several local authorities across England have already begun to explore these powers, with the aim of revitalising high streets and addressing vacancies.
Southampton’s high streets continue to have vacant units, and anti-social behaviour remains high in these areas.
Vacant units impact local economies, discourage investment, and can contribute to public disorder.
Council Believes:
1. The introduction of High Street Rental Auction powers presents an opportunity to revitalise high streets in Southampton.
2. Bringing empty units back into use will support local businesses, encourage community engagement, and improve the vitality and safety of our high streets.
Southampton should adopt these powers without delay to benefit from this opportunity to bring life back to our high streets.
Council Resolves:
To adopt High Street Rental Auction powers and identify long-term vacant properties across Southampton’s high streets.
To prioritise the auctioning of vacant units to businesses and community groups that will contribute to the economic and social vibrancy of these areas.
To seek government support and funding where necessary to implement this scheme effectively.
To monitor and report on the impact of High Street Rental Auction powers, including the number of vacant units brought back into use and the effect on local communities.
(c) Moved by Councillor P Baillie
This council accepts that assets owned by Southampton Council are morally owned by the people of Southampton.
This council further accepts that as the moral owners of our assets, the people of Southampton have a right to know what and when assets are being sold or altered.
This council asks for the Executive to be fully open and transparent with the people of Southampton regarding the sale of such assets.
The Portswood Bus Gate has been shown to be poor for business, anti-car, dangerous for pedestrians, and a nightmare for residents. All of this is down to Cllr. Keogh and for those reasons this council no longer has confidence in Cllr. Keogh.
(b) Moved by Councillor Percival
Council Notes:
The High Street Rental Auction (HSRA) powers under the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act 2023 took effect in December 2024, allowing councils to auction long-term vacant high street properties to businesses or community groups without the owner’s consent.
Several local authorities across England have already begun to explore these powers, with the aim of revitalising high streets and addressing vacancies.
Southampton’s high streets continue to have vacant units, and anti-social behaviour remains high in these areas.
Vacant units impact local economies, discourage investment, and can contribute to public disorder.
Council Believes:
1. The introduction of High Street Rental Auction powers presents an opportunity to revitalise high streets in Southampton.
2. Bringing empty units back into use will support local businesses, encourage community engagement, and improve the vitality and safety of our high streets.
Southampton should adopt these powers without delay to benefit from this opportunity to bring life back to our high streets.
Council Resolves:
To adopt High Street Rental Auction powers and identify long-term vacant properties across Southampton’s high streets.
To prioritise the auctioning of vacant units to businesses and community groups that will contribute to the economic and social vibrancy of these areas.
To seek government support and funding where necessary to implement this scheme effectively.
To monitor and report on the impact of High Street Rental Auction powers, including the number of vacant units brought back into use and the effect on local communities.
(c) Moved by Councillor P Baillie
This council accepts that assets owned by Southampton Council are morally owned by the people of Southampton.
This council further accepts that as the moral owners of our assets, the people of Southampton have a right to know what and when assets are being sold or altered.
This council asks for the Executive to be fully open and transparent with the people of Southampton regarding the sale of such assets.
10
Questions from Members to the Chairs of Committees or the Mayor
To consider any question of which notice has been given under Council Procedure Rule 11.2.
11
Appointments to Committees, Sub-Committees and Other Bodies
To deal with any appointments to Committees, Sub-Committees or other bodies as required.
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