Decision details

Purpose of Report: The report will explain the development of a community learning partnership proposal from the University of York called the ‘Westfield Centre project to support education and community outcomes in the Westfield area from Sanderson Community House in Chapelfields, whilst also reviewing other options for the site. The lease decision has to be a decision of the Executive.

The Executive will be asked to:
• Support the development of the Westfield Centre Project
• Consider a partnership contribution from City of York Council by the means of providing Sanderson Community House for an initial five-year lease, on a peppercorn rent, or alternative options as outlined in the report.

Resolved:  (i)      That the partnership with the University of York to develop the ‘Westfield Centre’ be supported.

                  (ii)     That Option A be approved and the University of York be granted a five-year lease of Sanderson Community House at a peppercorn rent, subject to public consultation with Westfield residents on the proposed lease.

                  (iii)     That authority be delegated to the Director of Customer & Communities, in consultation with the Executive Member for Housing, Planning & Safer Communities, to negotiate and enter into all legal agreements necessary to implement the lease, following the outcome of the Westfield resident consultation.

Reason:     In order to support education and community outcomes in the Westfield area.