Purpose

To consider the report for the Cabinet Member
for Housing, seeking approval of a new Housing Strategy.

Decision

(i) 
To approve the new Southampton City Council Housing Strategy
2026-2031.
(ii) 
To note the feedback from formal consultation on the Housing
Strategy and how feedback will be used, presented in Members Room
Document 1.

Reasons for the decision

The new strategy reflects the housing
challenges facing Southampton and is a key tool for place-shaping,
linking housing with infrastructure, health, education, and
economic goals.

Alternative options considered

Allow the current housing strategy to expire
without producing an updated or new version. This approach is not
recommended. The existing strategy is no longer fit for purpose due
to the evolving changes in the housing market. It is crucial for us
to stay abreast of these changes and challenges to ensure our
strategy remains relevant and effective.