Issue details
Churchgate Shopping Centre - Historic Rent and Service Charge Arrears
The leasehold interest in Churchgate Shopping
Centre was acquired in 2022. The Council became direct landlord for
the shopping centre tenants. Substantial rent and service charge
arrears had accrued under the previous landlord. The terms of the
acquisition gave rights for the Council to recover arrears where
possible. This report outlines the arrears at acquisition, the
arrears at the time of transfer of the management from Brown and
Lee to Praxis in February 2025 and the position as at 1 October
2026. Actions and recovery of arrears over that period and
recommendations for writing off of arrears where there are no
further prospect of recovery.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Significant Expenditure or Savings;
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: Hitchin Highbury;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 21/08/2026
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
PART 2 EXEMPT REPORT not for publication by virtue of paragraph 3 and 5 of Schedule 12A to the Local government Act 1972.
Decision due: 24 Nov 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Executive Member - Enterprise
Lead director: Director - Enterprise
Contact: Philip Doggett, Principal Estates Surveyor Email: philip.doggett@north-herts.gov.uk Tel: 01462 474 141.
Documents
- Churchgate Shopping Centre - Historic Rent and Service Charge Arrears