WRITTEN RECORD OF A DECISION IN RESPECT OF AN EXECUTIVE FUNCTION TO BE COMPLETED BY THE RELEVANT DECISION-MAKER AND PROPER OFFICER

DECISION-MAKER:					CABINET
DATE OF DECISION-MAKING:					Monday, 11th August 2003
PORTFOLIO AREA:					Housing and Homes
DECISION REFERENCE:					CAB0066-2003AUG11
SUBJECT TITLE:					Neighbourhood Renewal Area Programme

This record relates to the report appearing as item 18 on the agenda for the Decision-Making.

A copy of the report is available from:						Saeed Poswall Tel: 023 8083 3908 Email: s.poswall@southampton.gov.uk


THE DECISION
Having read the report, including its recommendations and proposals, and following consideration of all other relevant matters, the decision-maker made the following decision.

1.		4	To approve the proposals / recommendations contained in the report
			without modification as set out below.
			1. To endorse the benefits that the work completed in the Neighbourhood Renewal Area (NRA) has brought for local people linking improvements in housing to the Street Scene, the Environment, Youth provision and City Safety. 2. To note the work planned for completion in the financial year ending March 2004 as outlined in this report. 3. To approve the amended NRA capital programme as set out in Appendix 1. 4. To approve the disposal of 2 Argyle Road to support the additional spending proposals set out in paragraphs 13 to 23 of this report, which can be funded by the sale of 2 Argyle Road, and to note that the proposed schemes will be submitted to Council in September for inclusion in the Housing and Homes General Fund Capital Programme. 5. To delegate to the Head of Property Service authority to agree the detailed terms of disposal for 2 Argyle Road.
REASONS FOR THE DECISION

			· This report performs the requirements of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) to report regularly on the progress of a Renewal Area declared under Part VII of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. · The report also seeks to outline plans to build on the successful projects already undertaken in the first nine years of the NRA programme to make further improvements in the social, economic and environmental well being of the area. Key areas of action include tackling anti-social behaviour, improving community safety and the visual appearance of the area, promoting energy efficiency and tackling fuel poverty.
DETAILS OF ANY ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED AND REJECTED

			· The Neighbourhood Renewal Area was declared by the City Council in January 1994 under part VII of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. A commitment was made to invest in the area for the next ten years until the end of the 2003/04 financial year. · The SRB2 programme has concluded its inner city regeneration programme but there still remains a need for further investment in the area to fully meet community expectations. An option to do nothing has been considered. However, this would not meet the programme commitment entered into with the ODPM or enable local issues such as anti social behaviour to be addressed in the inner city area. The NRA programme provides a key opportunity for delivering improvements to the social, economic and environmental well being of the local community.

OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS CONCERNING THE DECISION

The following relevant matters not contained in the report were considered when making the decision:
			None

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DECLARED AND DISPENSATIONS GRANTED


		4	* The decision-maker(s) did not declare a personal or prejudicial interest in the
			matters set out in the report.

SIGNATURE OF DECISION MAKER OR PERSON PRESIDING AND PROPER OFFICER

We certify that the decision this document records was made in accordance with the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2000 and is a true and accurate record of that decision.
	Decision Maker or Person Presiding			Councillor Wakeford			Dated:	11/08/2003

	Proper Officer			Sandra Coltman			Dated:	11/08/2003

“Proper Officer” means the Solicitor to the Council or their nominated representative. This function will usually be discharged by the Democratic Support Officer appointed to support the decision-making.

FOR USE BY DEMOCRATIC SUPPORT AND MEMBERS’ SERVICES Call In Period
Wednesday, 13th August 2003 to Tuesday, 19th August 2003
Date of Call-in (if applicable) (this suspends implementation)

Call-in Procedure completed (the decision may now be implemented)

Results of Call-in / any other comments / observations:

OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS CONCERNING THE DECISION

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DECLARED AND DISPENSATIONS GRANTED