The report considers the history, current condition and future of the Herongate Village Hall.

The Chair invited Cllr Kingsford, Chair of Ingrave and Herongate Parish Council to speak on this item.  He informed the Committee of the poor condition of the hall and that no bookings for hire have been placed since 2006.

The feedback from the residents is that that hall is a blot on the landscape and would like it demolished.

After a full discussion a motion was MOVED by Cllr Mrs McKinlay and SECONDED by Cllr Hirst to amend the recommendation.

2.1       To defer this item until the next meeting of Asset and Enterprise, so that Ward Members and the Chair of Asset and Enterprise Committee           can liaise to discuss the views and ideas relating to the Hall from the             residents within the village.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and in accordance with Rules 9.2 of the Council Procedure Rules, the Chair exercised his casting vote and the Motion was LOST.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Quirk and SECONDED by Cllr Sapwell  to receive the recommendation in the report.

A vote was taken by a show of hands and was RESOLVED UNANMIOUSLY to:

2.1       To seek the Charity Commission’s further advice and timely       intervention as there are no Managing Trustee now willing to act    the Council has no power to take a decision on behalf of the             Charity to dispose of the property and to deal with the proceeds           of any disposal.