Southampton City Council
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Meeting
Cabinet - Southampton
Agenda
Published
Minutes
Pending
Meeting Times
Scheduled Time
Start:
Tuesday, 28th October 2025
4:30 PM
Tuesday, 28th October 2025
4:30 PM
End:
Tuesday, 28th October 2025
8:30 PM
Tuesday, 28th October 2025
8:30 PM
Meeting Status
Status:
Confirmed
Confirmed
Date:
28 Oct 2025
28 Oct 2025
Location:
Council Chamber - Civic Centre
Council Chamber - Civic Centre
Meeting Attendees
Committee Member
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services
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 Green City and Net Zero
Leader
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
Samantha Biggs
Expected
Agenda
0
Items for Decision by Cabinet
0
Executive Business
1
Apologies
To receive any apologies.
2
Disclosure Of Personal And Pecuniary Interests
In accordance with the Localism Act 2011, and the Council’s Code of Conduct, Members to disclose any personal or pecuniary interests in any matter included on the agenda for this meeting.
3
Statement from the Leader
4
Record of the Previous Decision Making
Record of the decision making held on 25 September 2025, attached.
Attachments:
- Document Minutes 20 Oct 2025
5
Matters referred by the Council or by the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee for Reconsideration (if any)
There are no matters referred for reconsideration.
6
Reports from Overview and Scrutiny Committees (if any)
There are no items for consideration
7
Executive Appointments
To deal with any executive appointments, as required.
8
Connected Southampton 2040 Transport Strategy (LTP) - Implementation Plan 2025-28
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Transport detailing the progress in delivering the Connected Southampton Transport Strategy 2040 Implementation Plan covering the period 2022 to 2025 and the proposed Implementation Plan for the period 2025 to 2028. The Implementation Plan has been developed in accordance with the policies set out in the Connected Southampton Transport Strategy 2040 (the LTP), which remain unchanged, and confirmed funding.
Attachments:
- Document Connected Southampton 2040 Transport Strategy (LTP) - Implementation Plan 2025-28 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 1 - Final Draft Connected Southampton 2040 Transport Strategy (LTP) - Implementation Plan 2025-28 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 2 - Southampton Walking Improvement PlanStrategy (LTP) - Implementation Plan 2025-28 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 3 - Connected Southampton Implementation Plan 2025-28 ESIA 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 4 - Transport for South East Transport Strategy 20 Oct 2025
9
Financial Position Update - period to 30 September 2025
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources providing an update on the Council's financial position for 2025/26.
Attachments:
- Document Financial Position Update - period to 30 September 2025 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 1 - Financial Position Update Report Month 6 2025-26 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 2 - Capital Monitoring Position as at 30 September 2025 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 3 - Capital Programme Changes 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 4 - Forecast Major Capital Variances & Slippage 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 5 - Capital Revised 5 Year Programme and Use of Resources 20 Oct 2025
10
Devolution Update - Hampshire and the Solent MCCA
To consider the report of the Leader of the Council detailing an update on the progress of the devolution programme across Hampshire and the Solent.
Attachments:
- Document Report 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 1 - Statutory Instrument summary 20 Oct 2025
11
Medium Term Financial Strategy Update
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources detailing an update on the Medium Term Financial Strategy.
Attachments:
- Document Medium Term Financial Strategy Update 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 1 - MTFS Update Quarter 2 October 2025 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 2 - Savings Proposals 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 3 - Key Financial Risks Register 20 Oct 2025
12
Transformation Programme Update
To consider the report of the Leader of the Council providing an update to the Transformation Programme.
Attachments:
- Document Report 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 1-Transformation Programme Update October 2025 20 Oct 2025
13
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 to the following item.
Appendix 1 of this report contains information deemed to be exempt from general publication based on Category 3 of Paragraph 10.4 of the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules. This includes details of a procurement outcome, which if disclosed could put the Council or other parties at a commercial disadvantage. It is not in the public interest to disclose this information as the report contains confidential and commercially sensitive information in relation to one of the Council’s suppliers. It would prejudice the Council’s ability to operate in a commercial environment and obtain best value in contract negotiations.
Appendix 1 of this report contains information deemed to be exempt from general publication based on Category 3 of Paragraph 10.4 of the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules. This includes details of a procurement outcome, which if disclosed could put the Council or other parties at a commercial disadvantage. It is not in the public interest to disclose this information as the report contains confidential and commercially sensitive information in relation to one of the Council’s suppliers. It would prejudice the Council’s ability to operate in a commercial environment and obtain best value in contract negotiations.
14
Award of Residential Respite Contracts for Children and for Adults with Learning Disabilities (Complex needs)
To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health seeking approval to award contracts for residential respite for children and adults with learning disabilities.
NOTE: This report is submitted for consideration as a General Exception under paragraph 15 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules in Part 4 of the City Council’s Constitution, notice having been given to the Chair of the relevant Scrutiny Panel and the Public.
The matter requires a decision on 28 October 2025. The urgency is linked to the existing contracts are due to end this year with new contracts due to commence on 24 November 2025. The award of the contracts as soon as possible is to ensure continuity of provision and avoid prolonging the uncertainty for providers and services users for these reasons the decision cannot be deferred for inclusion in the next Forward Plan for decision following 28 clear days notice.
NOTE: This report is submitted for consideration as a General Exception under paragraph 15 of the Access to Information Procedure Rules in Part 4 of the City Council’s Constitution, notice having been given to the Chair of the relevant Scrutiny Panel and the Public.
The matter requires a decision on 28 October 2025. The urgency is linked to the existing contracts are due to end this year with new contracts due to commence on 24 November 2025. The award of the contracts as soon as possible is to ensure continuity of provision and avoid prolonging the uncertainty for providers and services users for these reasons the decision cannot be deferred for inclusion in the next Forward Plan for decision following 28 clear days notice.
15
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 appendices to the following item:
Appendices 3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 of this report are exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of the Council Access to Information Procedure Rules as set out in the Constitution (information relating to the financial and business affairs of any particular person). Appendix 5 is exempt on the basis of Legal Professional Privilege and contains details of the legal tests and considerations the Council has had regard to in participating in the linked transactions contained in this report. It is not in the public interest to disclose this information while the site is under active negotiation pending completion of the relevant land transactions as to do so may adversely affect the Council’s legal, financial and bargaining position and its ability to secure best value for its property interests in the related transactions.
Appendices 3,4,5,6,7,8 and 9 of this report are exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of the Council Access to Information Procedure Rules as set out in the Constitution (information relating to the financial and business affairs of any particular person). Appendix 5 is exempt on the basis of Legal Professional Privilege and contains details of the legal tests and considerations the Council has had regard to in participating in the linked transactions contained in this report. It is not in the public interest to disclose this information while the site is under active negotiation pending completion of the relevant land transactions as to do so may adversely affect the Council’s legal, financial and bargaining position and its ability to secure best value for its property interests in the related transactions.
16
Maritime Gateway
To consider the report of the Leader of the Council seeking approval to progress a key gateway development site.
Attachments:
- Document Maritime Gateway 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 1 - Site Plan 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 2 Equality and Safety Impact Assessment 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 3 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 4 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 5 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 6 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 7 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 8 20 Oct 2025
- Document Appendix 9 20 Oct 2025
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