To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Sustainable Living seeking approval for public consultation on the proposal for designation of an additional HMO licensing scheme covering Bevois, Bargate, Portswood & Swaythling wards following expiry of the current licensing scheme covering these four wards in June 2018.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward or a significant community;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Bargate; Bevois; Portswood; Swaythling;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/01/2018
Decision due: 20 Feb 2018 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Sustainable Living
Lead director: Director of Transactions & Universal Services
Department: Sustainable Living
Contact: Steven Hayes-Arter Email: steven.hayes-arter@southampton.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The consultation will be publicised through a media release via the Councils 'Stay Connected' service & twitter feed. Key stakeholders will be written to and or emailed. Attendance at Landlord & resident meetings to promote consultation.There will be a consultation guide and questionnaire (online & paper copies available).
Consultees
Landlords & landlord groups, letting
agents, resident & tenant groups, Universities,, Local agencies
involved with housing & local residents. Ward councillors for
Bargate, Bevois, Portswood & Swaythling. SCC Democratic, legal
& finance departments.
Public Comments may be sent to: HMO@southampton.gov.uk