Decisions

The current lease will expire shortly and the tenant would like a new lease on similar terms. Granting a new lease on the terms agreed will maintain rental income and will provide flexibility to both parties.

Grant a new 3 year lease for 43 Elizabeth Road, Bishop's Stortford, with a mutual break option

Buntingford depot is leased in from our landlord Old English Furniture Limited. Alterations to the buildings and site under the lease require landlords consent.
The Share Waste Service and their new waste contractor Veolia ES limited have requested a number of alterations to the site to help make the site and buildings work for day to day operations for the rest of the waste contract that started in May 2025.
These alterations include, works to move the vehicle repair bay, a break test pit, a new roller shutter door, EV charging infrastructure, new toilet portacabin, new canteen portacabins and new estate sign boards.
These alterations have been agreed by the landlord and by property services at East Herts. This delegated decision is to allow East Herts Legal Services to sign and seal both the licence for alterations between Old English Furniture Limited and East Herts Council and the licence between East Herts Council and Veolia ES Limited, which in turn passes on our consent for Veolia to undertake their proposed works.

Sign and seal the landlords the obtained licence for alteration consent from Old English Furniture Ltd and sign and seal corresponding consent to document East Herts council consent to our tenant Veolia ES Limited.

The council has awarded a new waste contract to Veolia ES (UK) Ltd with effect from May 2025. In order to deliver this service the Council needs to grant a sub-lease to them for the occupation of Buntingford Service Centre which is a base for the delivery of this service. The lease is for an initial 8 years with the right to extend the lease for a period up to a maximum of a further 8 years should the term of the contract be extended. In line with the terms of the contract the rent will be a peppercorn and the Tenant will be responsible for all repairs, maintenance and outgoings for the premises as well as for managing the overall site.

Grant a sub-lease for the occupation of Buntingford Service Centre by Veolia ES (UK) Ltd. on the terms agreed in order to facilitate the delivery of the waste service.