Review: - July Full Council 2025

We review Portsmouth City Council’s meeting of the Full Council July 15th 2025 - what were the big items on the agenda? Which were controversial ? Where was there harmony? Where was there heated debate?  In this meeting the council discussed:-🗳️ an update on the government's Local Government Reorganisation and what that means for Portsmouth. 🏢 The planning squeeze on Portsmouth as it's forced to allow the building of more and more homes💨Improving air quality in the city 🌊 Is the council reacting fast enough to the threat of the climate emergency?👨‍🦽‍➡️The lack of disability accessible equipment and the city's play parks.🏘️The unintended consequences of 'lawful development certificates' - and how this could increase HMO developments🚬Tackling rogue traders selling illegal tobacco & vapes💩 Southern Water - will massive increases in bills result in massive reductions in sewage pollution in our area?Empty homes consultation PCC devolution milestone Planning consultation - Closes 23:59 BST 23/07/25 Signup for our weekly newsletterDonate to support the podcast