Agenda

See guidance note.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting held on 25 January 2024 to be signed by the Chair as a correct record.

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Report by Director of Law and Governance

The Committee is RECOMMENDED:

(a)  To resolve to enter into a year long tenancy of 33 High Street starting on 1 September 2024 with a named local sponsor which will stipulate that the property is to be occupied by Ukranian refugees and to delegate authority to the Director of Law and Governance and Monitoring Officer to negotiate and conclude the terms of the lease in consultation with the Director of Property and Assets;

(b)  To resolve that it would be in the best interests of the Trust for trusteeship to remain with the Council rather than to have the Trust’s property assets transferred to a “custodian trustee” and have individuals appointed as trustees; and

(c)  Assuming the recommendation at (b) is accepted, to authorise entering into a formal Memorandum of Understanding with the County Council regarding the library service’s occupation of Watlington Library.