Decision details

Notice of Motion: Meanwhile use of assets for community benefit

14.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.

DECISIONS

14.2     RESOLVED to (1) recommend to the County Council to agree the motion as set out in paragraph 1.1 of the report; and

(2) agree the revision of the Disposal Policy, as detailed in paragraph 2.7 of the report, subject to the motion being agreed by the County Council. 

Reasons

14.3     Meanwhile use is a recognised method of enabling best use of resources while reducing costs for both the building landlord and the community or voluntary group using it.  Vacant property can incur costs through empty business rates, maintenance and ensuring insurance policy compliance.  In addition, vacant properties offer little to local economies and present a risk through vandalism.

14.4     A condition of any Meanwhile use of a council property will be that occupation will not be at the Council’s cost.