Agenda

To receive any apologies.

To authorise the signing of the minutes of the Council Meeting held on 18^th September 2024, attached.

Matters especially brought forward by the Lord Mayor and the Leader.

To receive any requests for Deputations, Presentation of Petitions or Public Questions.

Report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Corporate Services seeking approval of Budget virements.

Report of the Returning Officer detailing the results of the Shirley Ward By-Election held on 10th October, 2024.

Report of the Returning Officer detailing the results of the 2024 Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places.

Report of Executive Director; Resident Services seeking approval for the adoption of the Gambling Act Statement of Licensing Principles for 2025 to 2028.

To move that in accordance with the Council’s Constitution, specifically the Access to Information Procedure Rules contained within the Constitution, the press and public be excluded from the meeting in respect of any consideration of the exempt appendix 2 to the following Item

The appendix is considered to be exempt from general publication based on Category 3 (Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and category 7A (obligation of confidentiality) of paragraph 10.4 of the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules.

It is not in the public interest to disclose this information as the report contains confidential and commercially sensitive information in relation to one of the Council’s suppliers. It would prejudice the Council’s ability to operate in a commercial environment and obtain best value in contract negotiations and would prejudice the Council’s commercial relationships with third parties if they believed the Council would not honour obligations of confidentiality.

Report of the Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport seeking approval of the Commercial Waste Transfer and Disposal Services.

To move that in accordance with the Council’s Constitution, specifically the Access to Information Procedure Rules contained within the Constitution, the press and public be excluded from the meeting in respect of any consideration of the exempt appendix to the following Item

The appendix is considered to be exempt from general publication based on Category 3 (Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) of paragraph 10.4 of the Council’s Access to Information Procedure Rules.

It is not in the public interest to disclose this information as ? It is not in the public interest to disclose this information as the report contains confidential and commercially sensitive information in relation to one of the Council’s suppliers. It would prejudice the Council’s ability to operate in a commercial environment and obtain best value in contract negotiations.  

Verbal Report of the Leader of the Council.

(a)  Moved by Councillor Blackman

This Council notes:

Southampton City Council is facing significant financial challenges, including rising costs, reduced government funding, and increasing demand for local services. As a result, it is essential that the Council make cost-effective investments to reduce operating costs, generate revenue, and improve long-term financial stability. The Council also recognizes the urgent need to address climate change by reducing carbon emissions, in line with the UK’s legally binding commitment to Net Zero by 2050.

One of our neighbouring councils, Portsmouth, gave the green light to a scheme in August 2023 to install over 7,000 solar panels over car parks in Portsmouth, plus provision for electric car charging. This project will not only help to meet environmental objectives but will also provide financial savings and new revenue streams from the sale of renewable energy.

This Council believes:

Investing in solar panels on council-owned car parks is a smart financial decision that can help Southampton reduce costs, generate additional income, and strengthen the city’s financial resilience. By following the example of Portsmouth, Southampton can demonstrate leadership in both environmental sustainability and sound financial management. Installing solar panels will not only help meet the city’s climate goals but also offer long-term savings, helping to alleviate some of the financial pressures facing the Council. It will also complement the Council's Climate Change and Green Infrastructure Strategies.

This Council resolves to:

1. Conduct a feasibility study on the installation of solar panels on council-owned car parks across Southampton, including key locations such as city centre car parks.
2. Assess the potential financial benefits of this investment, including savings on energy bills, income from selling surplus energy to the grid, and opportunities for securing external funding or green investment.
3. To explore the possibility of including electric vehicle (EV) charging points alongside the solar panels, creating a comprehensive green infrastructure and providing additional revenue streams.

To bring a report back to the Council within six months outlining the findings of the feasibility study, including a financial analysis, environmental benefits, and a plan for the phased installation of solar panels across council-owned car

(b)  Moved by Councillor P Baillie

“As Corporate Parents, Southampton City Council believes that our children in care should be given every chance to succeed.

Presently, children stop being in care when they reach the age of 18, even if they’re still living with their foster family. There is no minimum allowance paid to carers when the young person is old enough to leave foster care.

For most young people, they turn 18 during the academic year and the lack of an allowance may then lead some carers to stop caring for our young people, who are often then moved into alternative accommodation. This is a major upheaval during a very important time of their lives – a time where their full focus should be on their studies, rather than their living situation.

Rather than it stopping based on when the young person turns 18, which could be at any point during  ...  view the full agenda text for item 14.

To consider any question of which notice has been given under Council Procedure Rule 11.2.

To deal with any appointments to Committees, Sub-Committees or other bodies as required.

NOTE: There will be no formal prayers in the Lord Mayor’s Reception Room at 1.45 pm however Members of the Council and Officers are welcome to attend for quiet reflection.