Decisions

TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL

i)        To set up an earmarked reserve of £100,000 for use on consultants for the Council’s response to the Development Consent Order;

ii)       To delegate to the Director of Place in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Development the uses of this budget/reserve.  

REASON

i)        A budget is needed to ensure the Council gains the advice it needs to ensure optimal outcomes for the Development Consent Order.

ii)       The delegation is needed because we do not yet know the full detail of the work involved and the Consultation process has a tight set legislative timeframe to work within.

TO RECOMMEND TO COUNCIL

i)        That the Drill Hall is leased to the Horsham Branch, Royal British Legion from
1 April 2022 for a period of up to 30 years.

ii)       To delegate authority to the Director of Place in consultation with the Head of Legal & Democratic to finalise the legal documentation and enter into a lease, subject to applicable consents, with the Horsham Branch, Royal British Legion for the Drill Hall.

iii)      To delegate authority to the Director of Place to agree and finalise a schedule of works with the Horsham Branch, Royal British Legion to improve the Drill Hall.  

REASON

The Horsham Branch, Royal British Legion (RBL) have expressed an interest in running the Drill Hall. This will have the following benefits:

i)        The Drill Hall will continue to be available for community activities and events. The RBL have also expressed an ambition to grow and develop the role of the Drill Hall for the community.

ii)       The fabric of the Drill Hall will be improved and become more energy efficient.

iii)      The Council will make an annual revenue saving.

iv)      It will provide a focal point for the Armed Forces in the District.