Decision - Asset Management Fund 2009-10

To approve the proposed bids under the Asset Management Fund (AMF) 2009/10, a capital fund to support property improvements, property related Health & Safety requirements and access improvements under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

1.     That Cabinet approves the recommended AMF bids totalling £1.0m, as detailed in paragraph 3.3 of this report and set out in the attached Appendix A.

To approve the financial allocation and the recommended bids at paragraph 3.3 (also set out in Appendix A) for property improvements, access requirements under the DDA 2005 and property related Health & Safety requirements for 2009-2010.

Failure to improve the council’s main office accommodation, address property related, access obligations under the DDA 2005 and Health & Safety legislation would increase risks and liabilities, inhibit service delivery, may lead to a negative perception of the council, reduce the value of our assets and prevent fulfilling the council’s priorities, aims and objectives as stated in the Corporate Property Strategy and Asset Management Plan 2008-2011.