The Depot adjoined a number of other Council owned land holdings which were leased out including, a car park, workshop, Hall and Scout Hut.

Details of the Depot and other holdings were set out in Appendix A of the report.

The report examined the scope for the redevelopment of the current Depot and adjoining land to provide a capital receipt and or improved revenue stream to the Council.

A Ward Member requested that the proposal doesn’t not included the Brentwood Imperial Band Room and the Scout Hut.

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

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

1.    That further investigations were carried out into the viability of the redevelopment of the Depot and adjoining land and the relocation of existing activities and thereafter recommendations are presented to the Asset & Enterprise Committee for its consideration.

2.            That a budget of up to £25,000 was allocated to meet the costs of the further investigations and any consultants fees to progress the project.

REASON FOR DECISION

To pursue further investigations to determine viability of promoting the development of the asset.

To demonstrate that the Council was innovative and entrepreneurial in its management of its assets.