Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 19, 2025

Purpose:

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.