9. 25 Graham Street, Johnstone - Report
Renfrewshire Council · 28 August 2024
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___________________________________________________________________ To: Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board On: 28 August 2024 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Chief Executive ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: 25 Graham Street, Johnstone ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The purpose of this report is to seek approval for a new lease of 25 Graham Street, Johnstone to Paul and Beth Morris in the name of their company Callan’s Convenient Catering. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board approve a new lease of 25 Graham Street, Johnstone to Paul and Beth Morris in the name of their company Callan’s Convenient Catering based on the contents of this report. _________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 The property was latterly let as a convenience store and has been empty for some time. Following a period of marketing there has been little interest in the unit. Paul and Beth expressed interest in moving their café to the premises and followed this up with an offer. 3.2 The offer received was assessed and the proposal is to conclude a lease with Paul and Beth in the name of their company Callan’s Convenient Catering. It is recommended to conclude a lease on the following main terms and conditions. o The lease shall be for a period of 3 years and shall be on the Council’s standard full repairing and insuring lease.
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o The rent shall be £7,200 pa payable monthly in advance. o There will be 3 months rent free period for fitting out. o The tenant is responsible for obtaining all appropriate planning and statutory consents required in connection with the proposed use. o The Tenant shall meet the Council’s reasonable legal expenses and outlays incurred in concluding the lease. o If the lease is not concluded within 6 months of the date of this Board, the property can be remarketed for lease. o Any other reasonable terms and conditions considered necessary by the Head of Corporate Governance. ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial - Annual rental of £7,200 to be received. 2. HR & Organisational Development - None. 3. Community Planning - Secures long term tenancy. 4. Legal - New lease required. 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. 8. Health & Safety - None. 9. Procurement - Not applicable. 10. Risk - None. 11. Privacy Impact - Not applicable. 12. Cosla Policy Position - Not applicable.
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13. Climate Risk – Not applicable. 14. Children’s Rights – Not applicable. _________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers – None. ___________________________________________________________________ Author: anne.wilson@renfrewshire.gov.uk; 07811 056 721
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