Issue - meetings

Report by the Chief Operating Officer

22.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer together with written comments from Local Member Councillor Pat Rodohan.

DECISIONS

22.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) note the progress of negotiations with the Landlord for a new lease of St Mark’s House, Eastbourne; and

2) delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to:

a) approve the final lease terms, including the most appropriate time period for the new lease;

b) authorise the signing and completion of the lease by the Council;

c) serve any necessary notices or counter notices and to surrender the original lease and approve any related documentation; and

d) take any other actions considered appropriate to give effect to the above recommendations.

REASONS

22.3     Although the proposal, ultimately, is to move to a single office base in Eastbourne, the Council needs to ensure that the transition from two to one building is properly planned and managed. To ensure a seamless office move and maintain business continuity for key frontline services, it is anticipated that twelve to eighteen months will be required to complete the office move.