Agenda and minutes

Executive Appointments for the Municipal Year were noted as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.

It was noted that Councillor P Baillie would be replacing Councillor J Baillie on Corporate Parenting and Councillor Beaurain would be replacing Councillor Stead on the Hampshire Partnership Board.

Decision made: (CAB 25/26 48562)

On consideration of the report Chair of the Scrutiny Inquiry Panel, Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  Subject to the report being approved by the OSMC on 12 June, Cabinet is recommended to receive the attached Scrutiny Inquiry Panel report to enable the Executive to formulate its response to the recommendations contained within it, in order to comply with the requirements set out in the Council’s Constitution

Councillor Beaurain was in attendance and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting.

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.

Decision made: (CAB 25/26 48457)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations, Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  To note the outcome of the public consultation, which has taken place in accordance with the Housing Act 2004 and to consider and take into account the consultation responses in making a decision on this matter.

(ii)  Subject to (i) above to approve the designation for an additional HMO licensing scheme in Banister & Polygon, Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling, Bassett, Freemantle, Shirley & Millbrook wards to take effect from September 2025 for five years. In which all houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) are to be licensed, apart from section 257 HMOs and buildings exempted by schedule 14 of the Housing Act 2004.

(iii)  To delegate authority to the Executive Director for Resident Services, following consultation with the relevant cabinet member, to approve any changes to the Councils HMO licensing Policy, general conditions, fees & charges, procedures as amended and or extended as set out above required in connection with the said designation.

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.

Decision made: (CAB 25/26 48576)

On consideration of the report of the Leader of the Council, Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  Note the Quarter 4 performance report.

(ii)  Note performance issues raised, actions being taken and consider any areas for focus or further investigation.

Councillor Beaurain was in attendance and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting.

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

  Decision made: (CAB 25/26 48410)

  On consideration of the report of the Leader of the Council, Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  To approve Testlands as the recommended operator for SMCLC.

(ii)  To approve a recommended lease of 25 years with associated break clauses.

(iii)  To approve the timeline set out in paragraphs 20 and 25 of this paper, to appoint a long-term lease holder.

(iv)  To delegate authority to the Executive Director – Resident Services following consultation with the Executive Director of Growth and Prosperity and the Leader to take the necessary actions to give effect to this decision, including agreeing relevant commercial terms and lease mechanisms during the lease period.

Councillor Beaurain was in attendance and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting.

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.

Decision made: (CAB 25/26 46245)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Housing Operations, Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  As detailed in the confidential the report.