Decision - Proposal for a new GP Surgery at 62/63 Old Steine and 3 Palace Place

1)        That, subject to final agreement with the NHS and GP Surgery, the Committee notes the grant of a new 20 year Lease at market rent of 62/63 Old Steine and 3 Palace Place to Ardingly Court Surgery for use as a GP Surgery under officer delegations.

2)        That the Committee agrees to provide an estimated £0.850million investment, funded through borrowing, to be added to the £0.813 million of ETTF grant funding to enable the redevelopment of the property for the delivery of modern fit for purposes GP facilities.

3)        That the committee agrees to add the total scheme costs of £1.663 million to the council’s capital investment programme with the financing costs of the borrowing recovered from the NHS CCG over the 20 year lease. 

4)        That committee delegates authority to the Executive Director Economy, Environment & Culture following consultation with the Assistant Director Property & Design and Head of Legal Services to approve terms.