Background information:
A new library was built in Meopham in the summer 2017 by the Education Funding Agency in order that a new school could be built on the former library site. It was open to the public in December 2017. The proposed decision formalises and completes the outstanding lease matter.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure or savings of more than £1m;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Division affected: Gravesham Rural;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 26/02/2019
Decision due: Not before 3rd Apr 2019 by Cabinet Member for Corporate and Democratic Services
Reason: In order that the proposed decision can be published for a minimum of 28 days, in accordance with statutory requirements
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Corporate and Democratic Services
Lead director: Rebecca Spore
Department: Strategic & Corporate Services
Contact: Andrew White, Principal Estates Manager Tel: 03000 416825 Email: andrew.white@kent.gov.uk.
Consultees
The decision was discussed at the Policy and Resources Cabinet Committee on 8 March 2019.
Financial implications: A rent of £1 (one pound ) per annum, if demanded. Each party to bear its own costs upon completion of the new lease.
Legal implications: In order to protect KCC’s long term property interest KCC needs to enter into the long lease.
Equalities implications: The new Library provides better disabled access and facilities compared to the former Library.