The Director of Law, HR and Asset Management sought approval for a transfer by lease of Delamere Community Centre, Eastham, in accordance with the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy. He indicated that the transfer would promote a number of the Council’s Corporate Policies including increased enterprise and promotion of greater independence and choice. He commented also that there would be a small saving in the Council’s budget as a consequence of this transfer and commented that the transfer was not a statutory duty.

The Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources indicated that there remained a number of matters, which he believed needed to be resolved prior to transfer and suggested that the decision should be deferred at the present time.

Resolved –

(1)  That the proposed transfer by lease of Delamere Community Centre be deferred so as to allow resolution of outstanding matters.

(2)  That the decision be delegated to the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources and the three Ward Members.