Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Housing seeking approval to change the current policy of the sale of green spaces, or amenity / garden land commonly found within Southampton Council housing estates.

DECISION MADE: (CAB 23/24 41406)

On consideration of the report of the Cabinet Member for Adults, Health and Housing, Cabinet approved the following:

(i)  To adopt a new policy that protects amenity land / green spaces in housing estates, and only enables the sale of such land in exceptional circumstances. Exceptional circumstances will relate to the provision of access needed or land required for adaptations for disabilities.

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Executive Director, Wellbeing & Housing following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, Adults & Health to make any minor changes to the policy during its life span.

(iii)  To delegate authority to the Executive Director Well-being & Housing following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Housing, Adults & Health, to take all necessary actions to give effect to the above recommendations.