Issue - meetings

REPORT OF THE INTERIM PROPERTY CONSULTANT

To seek Cabinet’s decision on the potential letting or sale of Charnwood House, Hitchin to a community group.

RESOLVED: That the principle of the option presented be progressed further with the widest possible community engagement on the proposals and use.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: As detailed in the Part 2 report.

Audio recording – 2 hours 38 minutes 6 seconds

NB This item was discussed following the Part 2 Item of the same name (Minute 81 refers)

The Executive Member for Enterprise and Co-operative Development presented the report entitled Charnwood House, Hitchin.

Councillor Martin Stears-Handscomb summarised that Cabinet were keen that consideration of community use of the building be moved forward, however it was clear that current circumstances made it uncertain as to the exact way in which the building could be used by the community. Cabinet were keen to discuss and work with CCMA and the wider community to explore the best ways to bring the building into community use although there was no rush to make a final decision.

Councillor Keith Hoskins proposed, Councillor Judi Billing seconded and it was:

RESOLVED: That the principle of the option presented be progressed further with the widest possible community engagement on the proposals and use.

REASON FOR DECISIONS: As detailed in the Part 2 report.