The report considered the progress to date for the proposed refurbishment project for the Old House.

A motion was MOVED by Cllr Mrs McKinlay and SECONDED by Cllr Hirst to receive the recommendation in the report.

An amendment to the recommendation was MOVED by Cllr Barrett and SECONDED by Cllr Mynott to state:

"That the matter of the disposal of the Old House be referred to the Head of Paid Service, with delegated authority being granted to that officer, to consider, undertake, and report back to this Committee on, a full options appraisal, including disposal at less than best consideration to a community led group for the purpose of creating and running a community hub to secure the social benefit of improved social cohesion".

A vote was taken by a show of hands and it was LOST.

Returning to the SUBSTANTIVE MOTION, following a further discussion it RESOLVED that:

1.     The Head of Paid Service be granted delegated authority to dispose of the Old House at best value (on the basis that planning approval being obtained and listed building consent had been granted).

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION

To enable the creation of a capital receipt for the Council.