Claire Heather

...to support and promote the Director of Public Health's recommendations for reducing tobacco and alcohol harm in adults, as detailed in their 2024/25 annual report.

...approved the admissions policies, published admission numbers, supplementary information forms, and coordinated schemes for infant-primary, junior, and secondary admissions for community and voluntary controlled schools for the 2027/28 school year, and authorised the Executive Director - Wellbeing (Children and Learning) to implement and amend them as necessary.

...noted the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge progress review report.

...to approve the new Southampton City Council Housing Strategy 2026-2031, which addresses current housing challenges and aligns with broader city goals.

...to recommend that the Council approve the annual corporate parenting report for 2024/25, which outlines the city's strengths and areas for development in caring for its children.