Purpose

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

(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.