Archived decisions

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Executive Decision Record

1. The decision:

a) That approval be given to the disposal of the former library headquarters and reference library, Winchester on the revised basis set out in the report.

b) That the Director of Property Business and Regulatory Services (Strategic Manager - Assets and Development) be authorised to settle detailed terms and conditions.

c) That, in the event that the purchaser fails to meet the deadline detailed in the report, the Director of Property Business and Regulatory Services (Strategic Manager- Assets and Development) be authorised to re-market the site and report back the outcome of this marketing exercise.

2. Reasons for the decision:

2.1. The proposal gives the best prospect of disposing of the former library headquarters and reference library and securing an acceptable capital receipt before the end of the financial year.

2.2. The proposal will lead to the County Council passing on to the purchaser responsibilities for maintenance, security and insurance of the building at an early opportunity. The proposal supports the corporate strategy aim of enhancing our quality of place by securing good quality residential conversion of this vacant building. It also contributes towards the funding for the Winchester Discovery Centre project. The proposal also supports the corporate strategy of Hampshire safer and more secure for all by seeing a vacant and vulnerable building being put to valuable re-use.

3. Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. To retain the site until the residential land market recovers.

3.2. To offer the site to one of the under-bidders.

3.3. To re-market the site.

4. Conflicts of interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker: None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted: None

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee: None.

6. Reason(s) for the matter being dealt with if urgent: not applicable.

7. Statement from the Decision Maker: