Decision details

This report was considered following the presentation of the referral from Cabinet Sub-Committee (Council Charities), but prior to consideration of the Part 1 report (Minute 59 refers).

Councillor Bernard Lovewell had previously declared a declarable interest in that he was a Member of the Cabinet Sub-Committee (Council Charities) and, in accordance with legal advice given previously, would leave the Chamber for the duration of the item (Minute 59 refers)

Councillor Julian Cunningham had previously declared a declarable interest in that he was a Member of the Cabinet Sub-Committee (Council Charities) and, in accordance with legal advice given previously, would leave the Chamber for the duration of the item (Minutes 59 refers)

Councillor Michael Weeks had previously declared a declarable interest in that he was a Member of the Cabinet Sub-Committee (Council Charities) and, in accordance with legal advice given previously, would leave the Chamber for the duration of the item (Minute 59 refers)

The Executive Member for Community Engagement and Rural Affairs presented the report of the Deputy Chief Executive in respect of North Hertfordshire Museum & Hitchin Town Hall: Acquisition of 14/15 Brand Street.

Upon the vote it was:

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RESOLVED: That the content of the part 2 Council report be noted:

REASONS FOR DECISION:

(1)     To enable the Council to complete the development of the North Hertfordshire Museum/Hitchin Town Hall project as intended by Council and operate the facility for the benefit of the local community;

(2)     To protect the Council’s interests and obtain best return from the Council’s existing investment and to secure projected income from the facility to offset some of the operational and fixed costs.