Issue - decisions

Summary of Decision

1. That the Draft Policy for VCS organisations renting or leasing council property in Appendix B be approved.
2. That the Social Value Assessment Matrix for VCS organisations applying to the scheme in Appendix C be approved.
3. That the General Eligibility Criteria for VCS organisations renting or leasing council property in Appendix D be approved.
4. That the Financial Eligibility Criteria for VCS organisations renting or leasing council property in Appendix E be approved.
5. That the Standard Lease Template for VCS organisations renting or leasing council property in Appendix F be approved.
6. That the Executive Director of Finance and Resources be given delegated authority to approve minor modifications and updates to the policy.

Reasons for Decision 

A policy is needed to standardise the financial contributions that the council makes towards the market rent of VCS organisations occupying council property, so that the council can be shown to be fair, consistent and transparent in its dealings with the voluntary and community sector.

Stuart Love, Chief Executive,

Westminster City Hall,

64 Victoria Street

LONDON SW1E 6QP