Members were advised that the two Lodges, which were held within the General Fund, had recently become vacant and advice had been sought regarding letting them to the private rented sector.

Officers had been advised that rentals between £1,200 and £1,400 per month might be achievable in the market place.

A Member pointed out that there was a toilet block attached to the lodge in Woodman Road cemetery which was in use and Members agreed this needed to remain available to cemetery visitors.

Cllr Quirk MOVED and Cllr Sapwell SECONDED the amended recommendation in the report and it was RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that:

1.      When the two Lodges have been put into an acceptable condition the units are marketed and let at the best rental obtainable.

2.      The units are let on business tenancies with the business tenant having the ability to let the units on Assured Shorthold Tenancies.

3.      Officers are requested to give due consideration to retaining the toilet facilities at Woodman Road Cemetery.

(Cllr Sapwell declared a non-pecuniary interest by virtue of living close to Woodman Road Cemetery).