Overview & Scrutiny Committee

March 19, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Approved View on council website
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Content

RESOLVED
 

     
i.       
The Social and Community Value Lease Discount Policy, as attached
in Appendix D, is adopted to establish what, if any, discount local
organisations should receive when leasing a community property
 

    
ii.       
The delegation in the Council’s constitution be reviewed (as
part of the current constitutional review) to consider the scheme
of delegations for the Director of Resources and Director of
Place
 

   
iii.       
That authority be delegated to the Director of Place to make minor
amendments to the scoring matrix, if required, following a trial
period of up to 12 months
 
REASON
 
i.             
To ensure that the delegation protocols in relation to property
negotiations are clearly documented

 
ii.            
To ensure that value for money is obtained on all rental properties
owned by Horsham District Council and that there is fairness and
transparency in lease negotiations
 
iii.           
To ensure that organisations which support the residents of Horsham
District are recognised and supported, in the provision of rental
concessions where appropriate and justified
 
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS CONSIDERED BUT REJECTED AS
IDENTIFIED IN THE REPORT
 
No other courses of actions were considered
but rejected.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th March, 2025 5.45 pm on March 19, 2025

Supporting Documents

Appendix A - Lease Register.pdf
AppendixDSocialCommunityValueLeaseDiscountPolicyx1x.pdf
Appendix C for Final Report of Lease Contracts Task and Finish Group.pdf
Appendix B for Final Report of Lease Contracts Task and Finish Group.pdf
Final Report of Lease Contracts Task and Finish Group.pdf
Recommendation to Cabinet made at Overview and Scrutiny 150125.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date19 Mar 2025
Subject to call-inYes