Issue - meetings

Please note that Essential Reference Paper “B”  is enclosed for Members’ only as it contains exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972.

The Head of Strategic Finance and Property submitted a report summarising the performance of Charrington’s House as an investment and the transition into a potential development site.  Members were reminded that Essential Reference Paper “B” contained exempt information and that a motion would need to be moved should Members wish to consider the information contained in this paper in more detail.

Councillor J Wyllie expressed concern regarding the car park at Charrington’s and the confusion caused to the public by the marked “blue” bays.  Members felt that the public should be allowed to park there on Saturdays.  The Head of Strategic Finance and Property explained that most of the “blue” bays were leased on a seven day basis, by the leaseholders of Charrington’s House.  She agreed to review this further.

Councillor A Alder expressed concern regarding the position of the Disabled Parking bays (near the refuse containers) which she felt was unacceptable.  She asked that this be reviewed.  This was supported.

In response to a query from Councillor J Wyllie regarding the separation of car parking fees from the Old River Lane account, the Head of Strategic Finance and Property explained why the parking fees from Charrington’s House were included in the general parking fees account and not allocated to ORL.  Members acknowledged the rationale for this but felt that these fees should be included with the specific revenue account for Old River Lane.  The Head of Strategic Finance and Property undertook to circulate a Briefing Note on this.

The Committee noted the report.

RESOLVED – that (A) the report be noted;

(B)   Officers investigate the possibility of the re-positioning the Disabled Parking bays;

(C)   the Head of Strategic Finance and Property prepare a Briefing Note for circulation to Members, regarding the separation of car parking charges generated at Charrington’s House and its possible inclusion in the Old River Lane revenue account.