Decision of:

Councillor George Owers,

Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources

Reference:

15/URGENCY/S&R/05

Date of decision:            

17/11/15

Decision Type:

Key Decision

Matter for Decision:

To consider taking a lease of 130 Cowley Road, Cambridge.

Why the decision had to be made (and any alternative options):

The redevelopment of Mill Road Depot requires that services are relocated by April 2017.  An opportunity has arisen to rent an office and warehouse property at 130 Cowley Road and it is unlikely that another suitable property will become available in the timescales that meets the Council’s requirements as well as this property.

The Executive Councillor’s decision(s):

Approve the lease of 130 Cowley Road, Cambridge.

Reasons for the decision:

As outlined above.

Scrutiny consideration:

The Chair and Opposition Spokesperson of The Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee were consulted prior to the action being authorised.

Report:

A report detailing the background and financial considerations is not attached as this is confidential by virtue of Schedule 12A Part 3. (Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information)) of the Local Government Act 1972.

Conflicts of interest:

No conflicts of interest were declared by the Executive Councillor.

This urgent decision will be reported to the next strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee.

Comments:

None