Decision
Analysis
outcome: The updates to the expected outcomes of the Portfolios were agreed upon, while the decision to not update Cabinet on the Transformation Programme was rejected.
summary: The decision at stake is the updates to the expected outcomes of the Portfolios of activities within the adapt | grow | thrive Transformation Programme.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to update the expected outcomes of the adapt | grow | thrive Transformation Programme, while rejecting the decision to not update on the programme progress.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the progress and risks of a comprehensive transformation programme that impacts financial sustainability and service delivery.
affected_stakeholders: ["Cabinet members", "Council staff", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are implications of political influence as the decision relates to achieving financial sustainability and service reform.
URL: https://www.southampton.gov.uk/modernGov/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=3551
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: Report of the Leader detailing progress of the Transformation Programme.
Content: To agree the updates to the expected outcomes of the Portfolios of activities within the adapt | grow | thrive Transformation Programme as set out in the ‘Current Portfolio Status’ section, including the ‘Key delivery progress & risks’ for each Portfolio, within the main appendix – “Transformation Update-July 2025”. To enable Cabinet to review the progress made in delivering the council’s comprehensive, organisation-wide, “adapt | grow | thrive” transformation programme. To not update Cabinet on the adapt | grow | thrive Transformation Programme. This was rejected due to the critical nature of the programme in supporting the council achieve financial sustainability and deliver much-needed reform of services.
Date of Decision: July 15, 2025