Decision details

Library of Things at Bourne Hall

Decision Maker: Environment Committee

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Following consideration it was unanimously resolved to:

(1)           Agree to enter into a legal agreement at nil rent for 5 years with a 2 year break clause (terminable if the Library of Things (LoT) ceased to operate from Bourne Hall) direct with Epsom and Ewell Climate Action Network (EECAN) for a police approved outdoor store for the LoT, dependant on planning permission being obtained, noting the health and safety risks and legal issues highlighted in this report and agreeing the mitigation measures form part of the legal agreement.

(2)           Delegate authority to the Head of Property and Regeneration, Interim Assistant Head of Service for Venues and Community Commercial Services and Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer to agree the final legal arrangements.

Report author: Mark Rachwal

Publication date: 01/07/2026

Date of decision: 30/06/2026

Decided at meeting: 30/06/2026 - Environment Committee

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