URL: https://democracy.eastsussex.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2760

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: East Sussex County Council’s lease of St Mark’s, Eastbourne terminated in August 2024. A schedule of dilapidations was subsequently served by the Landlord. The Lead Member will consider the approach to negotiations, and the delegation of authority to the Chief Operating Officer for the final terms of settlement.

Content: East Sussex County Council’s lease of St Mark’s, Eastbourne terminated in August 2024. A schedule of dilapidations was subsequently served by the Landlord. The Lead Member will consider the approach to negotiations, and the delegation of authority to the Chief Operating Officer for the final terms of settlement. 63.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer together with exempt information in a later agenda item.   DECISIONS   63.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:   1) Agree that the Council seeks to settle the claim by mutual agreement in the first instance, as set out in paragraph 2.2 of the report; and   2) Delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, to take all actions necessary to give effect to the recommendations in the report, including, but not limited to, approving the amount of any settlement.   REASONS   63.3     The Council has taken appropriate professional advice with regard to the Landlord’s dilapidations claim in respect of St Mark’s House, Eastbourne.   63.4     The Council will seek to mutually agree the settlement of the claim with the Landlord in the first instance to limit the Council’s exposure to additional risk and cost.   63.5     Delegating authority to the Chief Operating Officer in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer to take all actions necessary to give effect to the recommendations in the report, including, but not limited to, approving the amount of the settlement, the estimate for which is detailed in an exempt report later on the agenda, will facilitate the timely completion of the settlement.

Date of Decision: March 31, 2026