Issue - meetings

That:

1)      an increase in the length of the Community Asset Transfer lease term from 30 to 60 years be approved;

2)      delegation be granted to the Director of Resources and Assets in consultation with the Lead Member for Business and Economic Development in relation to decisions regarding further lettings and detail, aligned with the agreed CAT Strategy.

The Executive considered a report relating to the extension of the term for Community Asset Transfer Leases granted to Towns, Parishes and Community Groups. The longer lease term would enable greater investment by Towns, Parishes and Community Groups as part of their management of Community assets at a local level.

Councillor Ferris queried whether this item covered the Pinewood Centre, and sought clarity as to whether Wokingham Without Parish Council had been invited to discussions. Councillor Jones confirmed that this did not cover the Pinewood Centre at present, and he was not aware of any discussions taking place with Wokingham Without Parish Council, however Wokingham Borough Council was open to talks with them to discuss how they might benefit from this lease extension.

A number of members commented that they were members, or leaders, of Town and Parish Councils within the Borough. It was confirmed that this did not constitute a declaration of interest.

RESOLVED that:

1)      an increase in the length of the Community Asset Transfer lease term from 30 to 60 years be approved;

2)      delegation be granted to the Director of Resources and Assets in consultation with the Lead Member for Business and Economic Development in relation to decisions regarding further lettings and detail, aligned with the agreed CAT Strategy.