Agenda and minutes

64.1     The Lead Member approved as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 13 December 2022.

Disclosure by all Members present of personal interests in matters on the agenda, the nature of any interest and whether the Members regard the interest as prejudicial under the terms of the Code of Conduct

65.1     There were none.

Notification of any items which the Lead Member considers urgent and proposes to take at the appropriate part of the agenda.

66.1     There were none.

67.1     Reports referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.

Report by the Chief Operating Officer

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

DECISIONS

68.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

1) approve the proposed ‘agreement for a lease’ and new lease terms of St Mark’s House, Eastbourne; and

2) delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to approve the final lease negotiations; the signing and completion by the Council of the lease to the Property; any agreement for lease and related documentation; to take any other actions considered appropriate to give effect to the above to secure best value in accordance with the Local Government Act 1999.

REASONS

68.3     To allow for continuation of corporate use of St Mark’s House for the Children's Services Department and their partnerships.