Decision details

This item was discussed following presentation of the Part 1 report, but prior to the debate and vote of Item 12 (Minute 46 refers)

Having declared a declarable interest under Item 12 (Minute 46 refers), Councillor Lovewell remained out of the room for the entire duration this item.

Having declared a declarable interest under Item 12 (Minute 46 refers), Councillor Weeks remained out of the room for the entire duration this item.

The Deputy Chief Executive presented the report, and addendum report, in respect of North Hertfordshire Museum and Hitchin Town Hall: Acquisition of 14/15 Brand Street. The following appendices were submitted with the reports:

·                Addendum - Appendix A

·                Addendum - Appendix B

Following detailed debate it was

RESOLVED: That the report entitled North Hertfordshire Museum and Hitchin Town Hall: Acquisition of 14/15 Brand Street be noted.

REASON 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.