Decision details

Matter for Decision

Authority to progress work towards the creation of a publicly-owned Joint Venture to deliver the Making Assets Count Programme. 

 

Decision of the Executive Councillor for Customer Services and Resources

 

Resolved:

 

       i.          To agree in principle to the proposal to create a publicly-owned Joint Venture (MAC Public Property Partnership), in which the City Council would be a key partner, to manage public sector property assets across Cambridgeshire.

      ii.          That work is undertaken to develop the detail of the proposal and that this work be reported back to members for further decision. 

 

Reasons for the Decision

As set out in the Officer’s report

 

Any Alternative Options Considered and Rejected

Not applicable.

 

Scrutiny Considerations

 

The committee received a report from the Director of Resources regarding strategic asset management.

 

In response to member’s questions the Director of Resources confirmed the following:

 

       i.          Acknowledged concerns regarding the apparent complexity of the structure and the Officer time involved, but reassured members that the new process would offer greater flexibility and ensure quicker decision making. It was also noted that the programme would be managed within existing officer resource.  

 

The Chair proposed the following amendment to recommendation 2 of the Officer’s report (additional text in bold):

 

·       That work is undertaken to develop the detail of the proposal and that this work be reported back to members for further decision. 

 

The committee resolved unanimously to agree this amendment.

 

The Committee resolved by 4 votes to 0 to endorse the amended recommendations.

 

The Executive Councillor approved the amended recommendations.

 

Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Executive Councillor (and any Dispensations Granted)

Not applicable.