Decision details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Resources and Workforce Planning seeking approval for the renewal of the lease, currently held by the City Council, of accommodation at Ariadne House, Town Quay which is used as a base for the ROMANSE team.

(i)  To approve the renewal of the lease at Ariadne House on the terms set out in this report.

(ii)  To delegate authority to the Head of Property and Procurement to finalise lease terms and to take all appropriate steps in consultation with the Solicitor to the Council to complete the lease.

The future location of the Romanse facility is under consideration and the relocation of the Romanse facility for an intervening period would be expensive for the Council therefore the renewal of the lease with appropriate break clauses is considered to be the best option at present for the Council.  

Not to renew the lease, however, as stated above the future location of the Romanse facility is under consideration and the relocation of the facility for an intervening period would be expensive for the Council therefore relocating the service for a short period was not preferred.