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Short term use of vacant retail premises

Meeting: 03/09/2019 - Cabinet (Item 38)

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The Cabinet is requested to consider the agenda report and make the following resolution:

 

Following consultation with the Leader, the Divisional Manager for Property & Growth be authorised to agree terms for ‘pop up’ shop facilities in suitable retail units own by the District Council.

Decision:

RESOLVED

 

That following consultation with the Leader, the Divisional Manager for Property & Growth be authorised and to agree terms for ‘pop up’ shop facilities in suitable retail units owned by the District Council.

Minutes:

Mrs Lintill introduced the item. She explained that the report sets out a proposal for officers to be delegated authority to agree terms of pop-up shops in council owned commercial premises. The initiative seeks to offer uniqueness to the high street. Mrs Lintill confirmed that the average cost to the council for holding a vacant shop unit in Crane Street is £9600 per annum.

 

Mrs Taylor and Mr Bell welcomed the initiative. Mr Bell then requested the addition of the word ‘appropriate’ before ‘pop-up shops’. Mrs Lintill responded that as the word ‘appropriate’ is subjective and all requests would be in consultation with the Leader it would not be necessary.

 

Mr Bell supported that whilst there would be a reduction in the council’s rental income to facilitate pop-up shops but rental income could still be achieved from the residential properties the council owns above shops. Mrs McKay confirmed that the residential flats in Crane Street provide a modest ground rent to the council only.

 

Mrs Lintill then allowed Mr Moss to speak in favour of the initiative. He emphasised the opportunity for innovation.

 

Decision

 

The Cabinet then voted unanimously to make the resolution below.

 

RESOLVED

 

That following consultation with the Leader, the Divisional Manager for Property & Growth be authorised and to agree terms for ‘pop up’ shop facilities in suitable retail units owned by the District Council.

 


 

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