How decisions are made

Have you ever wondered how decisions are made at the council and how you can find out about them, or get involved in the decision making process? You can check for committee meetings and agendas and find out about decisions that affect you. You can also find out how you can contribute to some of these decisions through the consultation process.

Introduction to Decision Making

The following is a simple guide to how the system of decision-making in Southampton works and how you can have your voice in this. For more information read the further information on our website or contact any of the people shown.

Delegated Decisions taken by Officers

Decisions taken by City Council Officers under the City Council’s Scheme of Delegation (Part 10 of the Council’s Constitution) that provides for delegation to senior officers. Decisions are listed by portfolio.

Corporate governance

Find out information about the council's ethical and governance framework, including codes of conduct for members and officers of the council and information about standards, governance and audit committee.

Council minutes, agendas and reports

Information about agendas, reports, decisions and minutes of the meetings of council and its committees, sub-committees and panels.

Statement of Accounts

All councils have to publish a Statement of Accounts covering specified matters. It shows how we have used public money, and that we have been honest and responsible. The Council’s Statement of Accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Accounting code of Practice. If you have any queries please telephone Corporate Finance on 023 8083 2484.


Last updated: 25 July 2008

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