Decision details

Approval is sought for the potential transfer of two public convenience sites in Brenchley and Matfield to Brenchley and Matfield Parish Council (BMPC).  Since 2010 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council have transferred six public convenience sites to Town and Parish Councils around the Borough.  BMPC have submitted a suitable business case which states the Parish wish to continue running these two public convenience buildings.  The transfer of these two sites will reduce the Borough Council’s maintenance liability  and will allow the Parish Council to manage and operate these property assets within their locality. 

RESOLVED –

1. That the freehold transfers of the land and public conveniences at High Street, Brenchley and the land and public conveniences at Maidstone Road, Matfield be approved.

2. That the key terms of the transfers as detailed in Option 1 of the report, with the other terms of transfer to be agreed under delegated authority of the Head of Economic Development and Property in consultation with the Director of Finance, Policy and Development and the Cabinet Member for Finance and Performance be approved. 

3. That the Head of Economic Development and Property in consultation with the Director of Finance, Policy and Development, the Head of Legal Services and the Cabinet Member for Finance and Performance be given delegated authority to complete all necessary negotiations, legal processes and legal documentation to complete these transfers be approved.

REASON FOR DECISION: The transfer of the freeholds of both public conveniences to Brenchley and Matfield Parish Council would allow the Parish Council to manage the buildings in their locality and ensure that both facilities remained open and operational.