Issue - meetings

That:

1)        the relocation of the Twyford Library to the Old Polehampton Boys’ School site continue to be supported;

2)        the financial assessment, including the potential for a £640k capital bid in 2020/21 and the expected benefits for residents, be noted;

3)        a further report will be received by the Executive detailing the proposed lease arrangements with the Polehampton Trust for its approval.

The Executive considered a report relating to a proposal to relocate Twyford Library to the Old Polehampton Boys’ School. 

The Executive Member for Regeneration advised Members that the purpose of this report was to get the go ahead to bid for capital funds to proceed with the relocation of the existing Twyford Library following which a planning application would be submitted. 

Councillor Haitham Taylor confirmed that discussions were ongoing with the Polehampton Trust to secure the lease for the site and it was expected that a deal would be entered into that would secure the building whilst meeting the aims of the Trust which were to promote education for the residents of the parish of Twyford.

RESOLVED that:

1)        the relocation of the Twyford Library to the Old Polehampton Boys’ School site continue to be supported;

2)        the financial assessment, including the potential for a £640k capital bid in 2020/21 and the expected benefits for residents, be noted;

3)        a further report will be received by the Executive detailing the proposed lease arrangements with the Polehampton Trust for its approval.