Agenda and minutes

There were no Declarations of Interest on this occasion.

Resolved – That the minutes of the meeting held on 1 March 2023 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

Proposals were submitted to lease the site of Bridge Short Stay School, Wissage Road, Lichfield for a 125 year period at a peppercorn rental in line with the expectations of the Department of Education for those schools converting to an Academy status.

Resolved – That approval be given to the grant of 125 year lease, at a peppercorn rental as indicated.

The Sub-Committee were informed that due to the imminent Academisation of the Bridge Short Stay School, it was necessary to enter into an underlease to enable their continued use of the Little Bridge Primary Centre, School Road, Rugeley. Details were given of the proposed terms of the underlease and the nature of the agreement which would have to be entered into with the holders of the head lease.

Resolved – That:

(i)                  approval be given for an underlease of the Property detailed above for a peppercorn rental period that is to be coterminous with the head lease that expires in September 2029.

(ii)                 the Assistant Director for Commercial and Assets be authorised to negotiate and agree the final details for any subsequent head leases with Perry Hall MAT (and successors) and underleases at peppercorn rent to the Bridge Short Stay school (and successors).

The Chairman to move:-

PART TWO

(reports in this section are exempt)

Resolved – That the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business which involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the paragraph of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972”