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*RESOLVED –
 

1.  
That alternative operational
arrangements be devised for Hasland Village Hall so that the
premises can be provided to the community without requiring an
operational subsidy, and that the building can be let for certain
uses without the requirement for a council employee to be on
site.
 

2.  
That officers be authorised to
progress with a community asset transfer process for Hasland
Village Hall, including carrying out appropriate engagement
activities with residents and community organisations as part of
the process.
 

3.  
That the letting of the Assembly
Rooms be ceased to external parties as from 30th June
2024, or earlier if that can be achieved, and that officers provide
guidance about the availability of alternative facilities to the
regular community hirers.
 

4.  
That officers be authorised to
advertise the Assembly Rooms for commercial letting, and to develop
heads of terms to establish appropriate lease arrangements for the
Assembly Rooms, in line with the desire to generate sufficient
rental income to cover the costs of providing and maintaining the
premises.
 

5.  
That the temporary closure of
Revolution House be approved, as from 1st April 2024,
until such time as a suitable alternative arrangement can be put in
place to achieve budget savings.
 

6.  
That the disposal of Revolution House
to a suitable organisation, be approved, in line with the desire to
support the conservation of this significant historical asset for
the benefit of the borough.
 
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATIONS
 
The proposals
have been brought forward to respond to the savings targets
identified in the Budget Strategy Implementation Plan, which was
approved in November 2023. This will enable the Council to
work towards developing a balanced 2024/25 budget and MTFP, which
will support the Council to continue to deliver against the vision
and priorities set out in the Council Plan.