Decision details

Approval of a draft Strategic Asset Management Plan and related proposals to make better use of the Council’s property portfolio and achieve asset savings through a planned programme of rationalisation.

The Director of City Development submitted a report which sought approval of the Asset Management Plan for the period 2014 - 2017, as presented within Appendix 1 to the submitted report.

Councillor Groves, as Chair of the Scrutiny Board (Sustainable Economy and Culture) presented the key findings of the Scrutiny Board arising from its prior consideration of the draft Asset Management Plan. The Scrutiny Board’s comments were detailed within Appendix 2 to the submitted report.

The work which was being undertaken in line with the Government’s ‘One Public Estate’ programme was noted, together with the progress which was being made with other public sector partners as part of this initiative.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the Asset Management Plan be approved;

(b)  That it be noted that the implementation timescale for the plan is 2014- 2017; and

(c)  That it be noted that the Head of Asset Management is responsible for implementation of the plan.

A draft plan underwent consultation from June to September through various Member and senior officer meetings/forums.  Comments and feedback have been taken on board and are reflected in the version to be presented to Executive Board.

Executive Members

Lead Members

Sustainable Economy & Culture Scrutiny Board

CLT

Directorate SLTs

Asset Management Board