(i) That Cabinet approves the proposals for a Southampton Licensing Scheme for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) for public consultation, for twelve weeks from 3 September 2012 to 26 November 2012.
(ii) That Cabinet considers the outcome of the consultation at its meeting on 29 January 2013 and, if appropriate, designates the entire City as being subject to additional licensing, which will come into effect on 1 April 2013 and be phased over five years.