Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: September 3, 2025

Purpose: The report is to request Cabinet’s approval for the report proposals which enable the delivery of the agreed savings related to the Our Future Council – Our Assets Programme.

Content: 1.     That the approach and principles of the Our Future Council – Our Assets Programme be approved.   2.     That the assets listed within Appendix 1 to the report be declared surplus to Council requirements.   3.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills and Cabinet Member for Resources in consultation with Director of City Development and Section 151 Officer, to approve asset disposals related to the Our Future Council – Our Assets programme where assets have been declared surplus to Council requirements in accordance with the Constitution.   4.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills and Cabinet Member for Resources in consultation with Director of City Development and Section 151 Officer, to approve the leasing of assets above a seven-year duration as part of the Our Future Council - Our Assets programme in accordance with the Constitution.   5.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills and Cabinet Member for Resources, in consultation with Director of City Development and Section 151 Officer, to approve the Council to enter into agreement for the leases for the lettings of i9 and i10.   6.     That it be noted, the report would be considered by Resources and Equality Scrutiny Panel on 11 September 2025.