Agenda

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.

Record of the decision making held on 29 April and 27 May, 2025 attached.

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations seeking approval for the designation of an additional licensing scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) for the wards Banister and Polygon, Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Shirley, Bassett, Freemantle, Shirley and Millbrook.

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.

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 commercial terms and standings, 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.

To consider the report of the Leader of the Council outlining the future delivery model for St Mary’s Community and Leisure Centre.

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 report to the following item.

This report is not for publication by virtue of category 5 (Legal Proceedings) of paragraph 10.4 of the Council’s Access to Information procedure Rules as contained in the Council’s Constitution. It is not in the public interest to disclose this information because the matter is subject to ongoing legal proceedings and disclosure of the Council’s legal advice and position would adversely impact the successful conduct of those proceedings and breach Legal Professional Privilege.

To consider the confidential report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations providing an update on the current position regarding the defective works carried out by British Gas Trading Limited (“BGTL”) when carrying out energy saving works at eight tower blocks at International Way and Thornhill. The report provides recommendations in relation to the legal process, financial approach, and planned remedial programme including interim works.