Samantha Biggs

...to secure the future of the Southampton Water Activity Centre, a lease appointment was approved for Chieftain Training, along with key commercial terms, and authority was delegated to the Executive Director of Resident Services to finalize contracts and leases.

...to facilitate the redevelopment of the Maritime Gateway site, the Cabinet delegated authority to relevant Executive Directors to terminate or transfer the existing lease, grant a new 250-year lease to a newly formed Limited Liability Partnership (LLP), secure the Council's membership and participation in the LLP, and authorize the Council's financial contribution to the LLP as an interest-free loan, all aimed at delivering an innovation-led scheme focused on health, science, and engineering.

...to ensure continuity of care, they authorized the award of contracts for children's residential respite and residential respite for adults with learning disabilities (including complex needs) to the highest scoring bidder identified in the exempt appendix, following a procurement under the Procurement Act 2023.

...to ensure responsible financial management, the Cabinet noted the latest financial forecast and revised capital programs, approved £0.62M for Resident Services, authorized a £10.27M virement for Decent Homes within the HRA, and approved £36.67M in slippage across the General Fund and HRA programs.

...to approve an updated medium-term financial forecast, develop proposals to address a pessimistic financial scenario, agree to initial savings proposals, and conduct a budget engagement exercise.