This property is let to Brentwood & District Mental Health Association (MIND). The tenant was originally granted a 5 year lease from 16th August 2005 at £26,000pa. The tenant held over after this lease expired and the occupation was only regularised by way of a short term agreement in November 2014 until terms could be agreed for a new lease. Provisional agreement had been reached regarding a new lease and approval is sought from the Committee to conclude and record the terms.

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

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY that:

1.         Members were asked to approve the granting of a new lease to Brentwood & District Mental Health Association on the basis or terms as set out in Appendix A (exempt within the report).

REASON FOR DECISION

To ensure that a revenue stream was maintained and to regularise the occupation of the tenant.