Issue - meetings

The report proposes the use of the Council owned ground floor commercial unit at 24 South Street, Epsom for piloting the Epsom and Ewell Pantry.

The report also provides an overview of the ‘Your Local Pantry’ model, and sets out the business case for delivery in the borough.

Following consideration, it was resolved unanimously that the Committee:

(1)      Agreed to a 3 year commercial lease for the ground floor  unit at 24 South Street to be utilised as a Food Pantry as set out in section 3 of the report.

(2)      Authorised the Head of Property and Chief Legal Officer to agree terms and complete the Pantry lease.

The Committee received a report proposing the use of the Council owned ground floor commercial unit at 24 South Street, Epsom for piloting the Epsom and Ewell Pantry, providing an overview of the ‘Your Local Pantry’ model, and setting out the business case for delivery in the borough.

The Committee received a verbal introduction from the Head of Housing and Environmental Services.

The following matters were raised by the Committee:

a)            Lease of building: Following a question from a Member, the Officer confirmed that despite the proposed 3-year lease, the tenant would have the option of terminating the contract after 12 months.

b)            Location: Members noted the town centre location of the premises and its proximity public to transport links. It was noted that the Pantry would mainly be visited for smaller, more frequent collections of essentials as opposed to larger weekly shops, omitting the need for trolley access.

Following consideration, it was resolved unanimously that the Committee:

(1)      Agreed to a 3 year commercial lease for the ground floor  unit at 24 South Street to be utilised as a Food Pantry as set out in section 3 of the report.

(2)      Authorised the Head of Property and Chief Legal Officer to agree terms and complete the Pantry lease.