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Members considered the asset disposal programme for 2017-18 noting that effective asset management was essential in meeting the Council’s priorities. The Trustees of East Kent Mencap held a secure tenancy at Foresters Hall and had expressed an interest in acquiring the premises at market value.

Councillor Shonk and Councillor Bayford spoke under council procedure rule 20.1

Councillor L Fairbrass proposed, Councillor Stummer-Schmertzing seconded and Cabinet agreed the following:

“To proceed with the disposal of Forrester’s Hall at market value with first refusal given to the Trustees of East Kent Mencap noting that the offer will be will be subject to the sale completing within nine months of the date of the Cabinet decision.

After nine months the Council would be free to sell the premises to another organisation at market value.”