Lease extension at 9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan - Report
Renfrewshire Council · 27 May 2026
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2 PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board On: 27 May 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Chief Executive ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Lease extension at 9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan, PA10 2EF _______________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval to a lease extension at 9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan, PA10 2EF (the old library) in favour of Kilbarchan Improvement Projects (KIPCO) (SC216097). ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board approve a lease extension at 9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan on the provisionally agreed terms. ___________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 Kilbarchan Improvement Projects (KIPCO) (SC216097) was granted a 25 year lease of the former library building at 9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan in October 2001. As shown in the attached plan E3724. 3.2 The lease allows for the property to be used for community purposes. The property has been successfully run in this manner for 25 years. 3.3 The current lease agreement is on full repairing and insuring terms with no ongoing liabilities or costs for Renfrewshire Council. The property has continued to be well maintained throughout the period of lease.
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3 PUBLIC 3.3 The group have considered the position as the end of the lease has neared and have requested an extension for a period of 5 years on the same terms, with an annual break option, in order to continue to provide the facility for community use. 3.4 The provisionally agreed terms are as follows:- • Tenant - Kilbarchan Improvement Projects (SC216097) • Use – as per existing lease, for sporting, recreational fund raising activities or cultural facilities for the benefit of the community. • Term – 5 year lease extension with annual tenant only break option from 6 October 2026. • Rent – As per existing lease, £1 per annum if asked • Repair – Full repairing and insuring lease. Tenant responsible for all repair and maintenance and payment of insurance. • Utilities – Tenant responsible for all costs relating to utilities. • Rates – Tenant responsible for all local authority charges. • Fees – each party to be responsible for their own legal fees. • Any other reasonable terms and conditions considered necessary by the Head of Corporate Governance and the Head of Economy & Development to protect the Council’s interest. ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial – None 2. HR & Organisational Development – None 3. Community Planning – None 4. Legal – Lease extension to be documented. 5. Property/Assets – As per this report 6. Information Technology – None 7. Equality & Human Rights The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report because no groups or individuals have any involvement currently at the property. If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website.
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4 PUBLIC 8. Health & Safety – None. 9. Procurement – Not applicable. 10. Risk – None. 11. Privacy Impact – Not applicable. 12. Cosla Policy Position – Not applicable. 13. Climate Risk - Not applicable. 14. Children’s Rights - Not applicable. _________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers - None ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Aileen Johnson; Principal Estates Surveyor; aileen.johnson@renfrewshire.gov.uk; 07483 420781
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I9 High Barholm, Kilbarchan Report / Lease Plan Ref. E3724 Notes: Date: 23/04/2026User: howardhaughj2 Scale: 1:980 Legend Area to be leased © Crown copyright and database rights 2026. Licence number AC0000815792.