Issue - meetings

(a)  Leisure World Commercial Terms

The Committee considered the confidential briefing paper and Cabinet report of the Cabinet Member for Growth detailing the principal commercial and financial terms for granting a new head lease over the Leisure World development site.

Councillor Moulton, Cabinet Member Growth was in attendance and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting. 

RESOLVED:

i)  that officers confirm for the Committee which key city developments had a 999 year lease;

ii)  that clarification was provided on the position with regards to whether the proposed financial terms included an ‘unequivocal commitment’ to develop beyond Phase 1;

iii)  that the Committee were provided with indicative details on the proposals within the development for electric car charging facilities

iv)  that the Administration explores all opportunities to develop affordable housing units across the planned city centre developments, including the Leisure World development; and

v)  that, when discussing opportunities with developers, the Administration advocates for an arena/conference centre to be developed in Southampton.

(b)  Land at the Corner of Lime Street and Evans Street

The Committee noted the confidential briefing paper and Cabinet report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Capital Assets and the Cabinet Member for Education relating to the provision of land at the corner of Lime Street and Evans Street.

Councillor J Baillie, Cabinet Member for Education and Councillor Moulton, Cabinet Member Growth were in attendance and with the consent of the Chair addressed the meeting.