The Director of Law, HR and Asset Management sought approval for a transfer by lease of Noctorum Community Centre, Noctorum, in accordance with the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy. The transfer would promote a number of the Council’s Corporate Policies including increased enterprise and promotion of greater independence and choice.

He reported also that there would be a small saving in the Council’s budget as a consequence of the transfer and he commented that the transfer was not a statutory duty.

Resolved –

(1)  That a transfer by lease of the Noctorum Community Centre be approved and the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management be authorised to complete the necessary legal documentation, on the terms set out in his report.

(2)  That the repair works and the transitional costs for the first year of operation be funded from the Community Fund.