In consultation with Cabinet, Councillor O Hemsley, Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Policy, Strategy, Partnerships, Economy and Infrastructure:

1)    Authorised the Strategic Director for Places to appoint a consultant, via the Scape Framework, to carry out surveys and other assessments necessary for the Property Asset Review. Delegates authority to Strategic Director Places, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Property to commission further consultancy advice from the Scape Framework as necessary, subject to any requirements for further expenditure to fund further advice being brought back to Cabinet for consideration.

2)    Approved budget allocation of £205,801.49 from Property Repairs Earmarked Reserves to support the Property Asset Review.