Issue details

Acquisition of Operational Asset

To seek approval from cabinet to procure accommodation to meet  a variety of service needs,  and enable rationalisation of the Council’s estate.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/04/2019

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This item was previously listed on the plan as a Key item with the title 'Permanent Accomodation for the Learning Resources Hub (LRH)'. It was updated on 31 May 2019.

The exempt information will be professional advice from agents as to their view of the value of the asset being sought for purchase. The council has identified a property that meets operational needs that is currently on the market. A delay risks that the property may be sold to another party.

The Chairman of the Overview and Scrutiny Management Committee was notified of this key decision being re-listed as an exempt item on 30 May 2019. He has duly given his consent for this item to be considered at the 11 June 2019 Cabinet meeting bearing in mind the reasons for a decision, as detailed above.

Decision due: 11 Jun 2019 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cllr Laura Mayes, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Education, and Skills laura.mayes@wiltshire.gov.uk

Lead director: Kathryn Davis (Director - Education & Skills)

Department: Education & Skills

Contact: Paul Redford, Head of Traded Services Email: Paul.Redford@wiltshire.gov.uk Tel: 01225 770459.

Consultation process

N/A

Agenda items

Documents

  • Permanent Accommodation for the Learning Resources Hub (LRH)