Decision details

To consider proposals arising from a review of the Council’s operational assets.

(a)  That the progress made to date via the Asset Challenge process be noted and support the review of Council assets to deliver efficiency savings required to meet the requirements of the 5 Year Plan.

(b)  That the list of retained operational assets in listed in Appendix One of the report be approved and agree that all other operational assets should remain within the Asset Challenge process, placing the responsibility with service departments to substantiate retention and/or investment in assets.

(c)  That the progress made via the introduction of the Corporate Landlord model be noted and agree that when service departments are developing business cases for retained assets, property running and maintenance budgets and any income for use of the asset should be transferred to Facilities Management.

(d)  That the implementation principles proposed in section 5.7 of the report be approved and delegated authority be given to the Strategic Director for Regeneration, Resources and Housing, following consultation with the Leader & Commissioner for Finance & Strategy and the Commissioner for Neighbourhoods & Renewal, to take forward detailed proposals to ensure these principles are delivered.

(e)  That a follow up report be presented to Cabinet in December 2015, which would include a list of assets for disposal.