Decision details

The report of the Corporate Manager Property was submitted outlining issues arising from the establishment of the new Corporate Property Unit and making interim proposals for its efficient management whilst a more robust review of structure and resourcing is carried out. This would ensure a more coordinated approach to ensure the service was also fit for purpose with a focus on more efficiency and effective delivery of the maintenance spend, as well as a more coordinated health and safety overview.

Members welcomed the proposals for a more robust way forward for the Corporate Property Unit.

Scrutiny Committee – Resources considered the report at its meeting on 2 July 2014 and the comments of the Members were noted.

RECOMMENDED to Council that:-

(1)     the new post of Corporate Property Assets Manager be approved ;

(2)     the new post of Helpdesk Co-ordinator be approved;

(3)     the Corporate Energy Manager be designated full time;

(4)     the new management structure encompassing the Estates Team and parts of the former Engineering Team be formally approved; and

(5)     the Corporate Manager Property proceeds to acquire an Asset Valuation programme in partnership with neighbouring authorities if possible.