Issue - meetings

To set the strategic direction for the Council’s potential relocation of the Town Hall.

Council received a report presenting recommendations to set the strategic direction for the Council’s potential relocation of the Town Hall.

Councillor Neil Dallen MOVED and Councillor Hannah Dalton SECONDED the recommendation in the report.

Upon being put the recommendation was CARRIED with 25 votes in favour, 2 against and the Mayor not voting.

Accordingly, it was resolved to:

(1)        Agree the Council’s strategic direction by identifying 70 East Street, Epsom as a potential relocation opportunity for the Council Offices.

(2)        Delegate to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Chair and Vice Chair of Strategy and Resources, the review of 70 East Street and progress feasibility of the relocation.

(3)        Approve a budget of up to £25,000 to cover the cost of the above work (including full business case to be brought back to Council), to be funded from the Property Income Equalisation Reserve.