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(i)        to accept that the preferred bidder outlined in the report undertake the redevelopment and future operational management of Westburn House;

(ii)       to instruct the Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord to negotiate and agree the details of the proposed agreements with the preferred bidder; and

(iii)      to instruct the Chief Officer – Governance to conclude the appropriate legal agreements incorporating various qualifications as necessary to protect the Council’s interest.

The Committee had before it a report by the Director of Resources which advised members of the outcome of the marketing of Westburn House, Westburn Road and sought approval for the next course of action.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)       accept that the preferred bidder outlined in the report undertake the redevelopment and future operational management of Westburn House;

(b)       instruct the Chief Officer – Corporate Landlord to negotiate and agree the details of the proposed agreements with the preferred bidder; and

(c)       instruct the Chief Officer – Governance to conclude the appropriate legal agreements incorporating various qualifications as necessary to protect the Council’s interest.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations.

-           COUNCILLOR DOUGLAS LUMSDEN, Convener.