Purpose

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member
for Housing Operations and seek approval for public consultation on
the proposal for designation of an additional HMO licensing scheme
covering Banister & Polygon, Bevois, Bargate, Portswood,
Swaythling, Bassett, Freemantle, Shirley & Millbrook
wards

Decision

(i) 
To approve the proposals for a public consultation for an
additional HMO licensing scheme in Banister and Polygon,
Bevois, Bargate, Portswood, Swaythling,
Bassett, Freemantle, Shirley and Millbrook wards. The proposed
start of the consultation is from 3rd December 2024 for twelve
weeks.
(ii) 
To consider the outcome of the consultation at its meeting on 25th
March 2025 and, if appropriate, designates the proposed area as
being subject to additional HMO licensing, which will come into
effect in May 2025, following required publication and advertising
of scheme.