Issue - meetings

The Committee considered the report of the Scrutiny Manager which asked that the Committee considered the shortlisted subjects and identified a preferred topic for the 2023/24 inquiry.

Councillor Windle was present and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting.  Councillors Bunday, Barbour, Bogle, and Wood had provided written information in support of suggested subjects which were shared at the meeting.

RESOLVED that after consideration of the shortlisted subjects, as set out in paragraph 8 of the report, the Committee concluded that, whilst all the topics were important the scrutiny inquiry for 2023/24 would be an investigation into a better deal for private sector renters in Southampton.  The Committee requested that the Scrutiny Manager bring forward terms of reference for the inquiry at the September meeting.