Decision details

Decision(s) taken:

To take various action to support commercial tenants.

Decision of:

Strategic Director 1

Date of decision:               

23rd March 2020

Matter for Decision:

To agree some interim measures relating to commercial tenants.

Any alternative options considered and rejected:

The decisions are taken based on the latest guidance and information at 20^th March and will be kept under review.

Reason(s) for the decision including any background papers considered:

An urgent decision under paragraph 2 of section 9, Council Procedure Rules was necessary to enable commercial tenants to be advised urgently of the Council’s position regarding rent and fees.  All decisions were based on the latest guidance and information resulting from the coronavirus situation. 

Conflicts of interest and dispensations granted by the Chief Executive:

None.

Other Comments:

The information relating to commercial tenants is exempt information under paragraph 3 of part 1 of schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

The Chief Executive and Leader of the Council were consulted prior to the decisions taken.  In addition, the Executive Councillors for (i) Climate change, Environment and City Centre, (ii) Finance and Resources (iii) Transport and Community Safety were all copied into the officer briefing paper.  The spokes for Strategy and External Partnerships was advised.

There will be budgetary implications of these decisions which will fall outside of the current budgetary framework.  Some budget implications are given in the broadest terms in the officer briefing paper.  When officers are in a position to report further on these, they will be reported to city councillors for decision at the earliest opportunity.

Reference:

2020/OfficerURGENCY/Council/03

Contact for further information:

Fiona Bryant, 01223 457325 fiona.bryant@cambridge.gov.uk