Decision details

To consider proposed alternative property agreements in respect of the Former Sidley Depot Site, Bexhill. The report will set the heads of terms for a proposed lease to be granted for the site.

70.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer together with exempt information in a later agenda item and written comments from Local Member, Councillor Azad.

DECISIONS

70.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) Approve Rother District Council taking a new lease of Sidley Depot, Bexhill for a period of 10 years to use as a Refuse Vehicle depot; and

2) Delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to determine the detailed terms of the lease, to approve the final lease negotiations and the signing of the lease by East Sussex County Council and to take any other actions considered appropriate to give effect to the above resolution.

REASONS

70.3     By entering into the proposed lease arrangements with Rother District Council, East Sussex County Council can help to support a public sector partner in the expansion of waste collection services in the local area. The proposed terms are considered to reflect the best consideration for the Site in accordance with s.123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

70.4     Delegation of authority to the Chief Operating Officer to approve the final lease negotiations, the signing and completion by East Sussex County Council of the new lease and any related documentation and to take any other actions considered appropriate to give effect of resolution 1) above, will facilitate the timely completion of the lease documentation.