A report by the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management advised Members of the present position in respect of the Byrne Avenue Recreation Centre and sought instructions as to the way forward.

It was reported that a lease of this building would support the Council’s goal of ensuring that the Council’s buildings and assets were safe, effectively managed and used.  The transfer of responsibility for the repair and maintenance of this building would save the Council revenue expenditure on security, empty rates etc.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)  the Byrne Avenue Recreation Centre be transferred to the Byrne Avenue Community Trust, by way of lease;

(2)  the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate Resources to agree the terms and conditions of the lease;

(3)  the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management be authorised to complete the necessary legal documentation; and

(4)  in the event of appropriate terms of lease not being agreed, or the necessary funding not being obtained, the matter be reported back to the Cabinet.