Decision Maker: Business Services Committee

Outcome: Agreed

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 13, 2025

Purpose: As required by Section C.5.2.1 of the List of Committee Powers in the Scheme of Governance, the Committee are required to make the final determination of the Asset Transfer Request for the former Social Work Offices in Portlethen as the recommendation from the Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee was contrary to the recommendation of Officers.

Content: M: (Cllr Victor / Cllr Aitchison) that the Committee approve the Asset Transfer request from Portlethen & District Men’s Shed for ownership of the former Social Work Offices on Rowanbank Road, Portlethen, at the proposed purchase price of £100.   A: (Cllr Keating / Cllr Chapman) that the Committee agree to offer an Asset Transfer to Portlethen & District Men’s Shed to transfer the Rowanbank building for £92,500 which represents a 50% discount on the market value in line with Officer recommendation.   M:9 A:4