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West Dunbartonshire Council · 24 May 2023
Back to Infrastructure, Regeneration & Economic Development Committee — 24 May 2023 and its agenda
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Supplementary Agenda Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development Committee Date: Wednesday, 24 May 2023 Time: 10:00 a.m. Format: Hybrid Meeting Contact: Email: Nicola.moorcroft@west-dunbarton.gov.uk committee.admin@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Dear Member ITEMS TO FOLLOW I refer to the agenda for the above meeting that was issued on 11 May 2023 and now enclose copies of Items 15 and 16 which were not available for issue at that time. Yours faithfully PETER HESSETT Chief Executive Page 121
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Note referred to:- 15 PROPOSED ASSIGNATION OF FORMER RESIDENTIAL 125 - 129 OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE CENTRE – McGREGORS LANDING, ARDLUI, BY ARROCHAR Submit report by Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and Property advising on the outcome of the marketing of the former Residential Outdoor Education and Conference Centre at McGregors Landing, Ardlui by Arrochar, detailing the option appraisal process and seeking approval for the proposed assignation of the property. 16 UPDATE ON PROPERTY AND LAND DISPOSAL STRATEGY 131 - 135 2021-2026 Submit report by Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and Property providing an update on the Property and Land Disposal Strategy 2021-2026 as approved at the Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee on 12 May 2021. Page 122
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Distribution:- Councillor David McBride (Chair) Councillor Jonathan McColl Councillor Michelle McGinty Councillor John Millar Councillor Lawrence O’Neill (Vice Chair) Councillor Lauren Oxley Councillor Chris Pollock Councillor Martin Rooney Councillor Gordon Scanlan Councillor Hazel Sorrell Councillor Clare Steel Councillor Sophie Traynor All other Councillors for information Chief Executive Chief Officer – Housing and Employability Chief Officer – Regulation and Regeneration Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution and Property Date issued: 18 May 2023 Page 123
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer: Supply, Distribution and Property Infrastructure, Regeneration and Economic Development Committee: 24 May 2023 Subject: Proposed Assignation of Former Residential Outdoor Education and Conference Centre - McGregors Landing, Ardlui, by Arrochar 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of this report is to advise the Committee on the outcome of the marketing of the former Residential Outdoor Education and Conference Centre at McGregors Landing, Ardlui, by Arrochar. The report details the option appraisal process and seeks Committee approval for the proposed assignation of the property. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that the Committee: (i) Approve the assignation of the lease of McGregor’s Landing, Ardlui, by Arrochar to Jacqui Johnston subject to the council obtaining prior written consent of the Landlord to the proposals contained within this report. (ii) Approve the granting of a rent free period of up to 18 months from the date of entry of the property (iii) Authorise the Chief Officer, Supply, Property and Distribution to conclude negotiations. (iv) Authorise the Chief Officer Regulatory and Regeneration to conclude the assignation or sub-lease to such conditions as considered appropriate 3. Background 3.1 The Council are tenants of Ardlui Outdoor Centre by virtue of a lease for a period of 25 years effective from 22 February 2010 granted by Freeland Developments Limited. The Council closed the facility on 30 June 2015. During the Council’s occupation various works were carried out both internally and externally. As a result the Council were required to obtain all necessary permissions and authorisations from both Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park Authority and Argyll & Bute Council for such work, and these were granted. ITEM 15 Page 125
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3.2 A marketing campaign has been ongoing for this site since 2016 which resulted in a previous paper being taken to Committee in October 2016 for a similar assignation which subsequently fell through. 4. Main Issues 4.1 Jacqui Johnston is an individual who intends to operate the business under the name of Loch Lomond Lodge and at some stage in the future form a Community Interest Company. 4.2 The prospective tenant has provided the Council with details of experience and provided evidence in relation to proposed uses and officers believe she would be a suitable proposed tenant. 4.3 The business will offer a full range of products and services including accommodation, food and drink, outdoor sports packages, and equipment, led by qualified professional and friendly instructors, events, weddings, farmers markets, fitness camps, pick up and drop off service to various locations for anyone participating in any activity such as the west Highland Way and skiing. 4.4 The prospective tenant is seeking to acquire the lease of the property on the following terms:- • Assignation of existing lease to their organisation; • A rent free period of up to 24 months will be provided by the Council from the date of entry subject to entry being taken during 2023. • All running costs including prospective rent will be met by the prospective tenant including non domestic rates. 4.5 The prospective tenant will be responsible for all relevant licences to operate the business including Public/Product Liability and Employers Liability insurance as required. 4.6 The prospective tenant has identified refurbishment costs of the building inclusive of fees, outlays and VAT in excess of £0.5m in the first year of occupation. 4.7 It is envisaged that will have a positive impact on employment within the area but unfortunately this is out with West Dunbartonshire Council area. 4.8 Assignation of the lease will result in utilisation of a currently unused building and make revenue savings for the Council. 5. People Implications 5.1 There are no significant people implications other than the resources required by the Asset Management and Legal Services to conclude the proposed disposal. Page 126
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6. Financial and Procurement Implications 6.1 The creation of the assignation would decrease the burden on the Council of the future rent payable and running costs. The proposal to assign will result in savings of around £900,000 over the remaining 12 years of the lease. 6.2 There are no procurement implications. 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 The main risk associated with the disposal of the property is that the Landlord refuses to grant consent to an assignation for a variety of reasons including funding and business planning. 7.2 In the event of a refusal to an assignation by the Landlord it may be possible for the Council to mitigate the revenue stream by seeking approval of a sub- lease in similar terms contained within the head lease. 7.3 In the event of a sub-lease there is a risk that should the venture fail that the Council will be left with both the rent and other obligations as liabilities including dilapidations but to be noted this is our current liability. 8. Environmental Sustainability 8.1 The proposals from the proposed tenant have a number of sustainability aims proposed including solar panels and biodiversity schemes. 9. Equalities Impact Assessment (EIA) 9.1 An Equality Impact Assessment did not indicate any further action required in relation to this assignation. 10. Consultation 10.1 Consultations have been undertaken with Finance, Regeneration and Regulatory and Greenspace. 11. Strategic Assessment 11.1 By agreeing to this transfer the Council will remove a potential maintenance liability from the Council’s Asset Register. 11.2 Land which has lain vacant and disused for a number of years will be brought back into a use which will provide educational, cultural and employment generating opportunities. Angela Wilson Chief Officer: Supply, Distribution and Property Date: 15 May 2023 Page 127
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Person to Contact: Michelle Lynn, Asset Coordinator. Email: michelle.lynn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: Appendix 1 – Site Plan Background Papers: None Wards Affected: None Page 128
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Officer Supply, Distribution & Property Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee: 24 May 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ Subject: Update on Property and Land Disposal Strategy 2021-2026 1. Purpose 1.1 The purpose of the report is to provide IRED Committee members with an update on the Property and Land Disposal Strategy 2021-2026 as approved at the Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee on 12 May 2021. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that IRED Committee note the progress on the priorities and objectives which were set out in the Property and Land Disposal Strategy 2021-2026. 3. Background 3.1 The Property and Land Disposal Strategy 2021-2026 was approved at the Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee on 12 May 2021. 3.2 The Strategy provides a platform from which decisions can be made in respect of the planned disposal of property assets. The ultimate aim of the Strategy is to allow a more pro-active and considered approach to the disposal of surplus property and land assets and to do so in a prioritised manner which best supports the Council’s objectives, reducing the number of buildings that we own and operate out of, thus minimising revenue costs. 3.3 Those properties which have been declared surplus are grouped into three separate categories based on importance. In prioritised order, they are: Strategic Sites – sites that could bring significant economic impact; Rationalisation Programme – land and buildings that are to be disposed of as part of any Council rationalisation programme; Commercial and Private – land and buildings with commercial and/or private benefit to interested parties. ITEM 16 Page 131
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4. Main Issues 4.1 Appendix 1 sets out the progress on completion of disposals and anticipated dates for future sites. A brief update on progress on some of the key strategic sites approved by Infrastructure and Regeneration Committee is provided below: 4.2 Site at former Our Lady and St Patrick’s High School – agreement on abnormals to be reached. 4.3 Site at former Playdrome – agreement on abnormals to be reached. 4.4 Land surrounding Crosslet House, Dumbarton – agreement on abnormals to be reached and planning application to be submitted. 4.5 Former Auchentoshan Day Centre, Auchentoshan Estate, Clydebank – site remarketed and anticipated closing date end June 2023. 4.6 We continue to market small plots on an ad hoc basis. 4.7 We continue to look at proposed transfers in terms of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2017 and any asset transfers are reported to the Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee with relevant approval by officers. Since 2021 two transfers have taken place but currently working towards a number of other applications. 5. People Implications 5.1 Effective asset management planning will require cognisance to be taken of the workforce planning implications related to models for the future delivery of core services. Arrangements will require to be sufficiently flexible to meet changing demand across a range of factors including accommodation, technology, location of services, modernisation etc., whilst at the same time providing sustainable solutions. 6. Financial and Procurement Implications 6.1 There are no financial or procurement implications associated with the noting of this report. 6.2 Through the Property and Land Disposal Strategy we will endeavour to secure efficiencies across our asset base. 7. Risk Analysis 7.1 The aim of the Property and Land Disposal Strategy is to ensure that disposals are appropriately prioritised from a corporate perspective and that the financial consequences in revenue and capital investment terms can be properly assessed. Page 132
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8. Environmental Sustainability 8.1 The proposals from the proposed tenant have a number of sustainability aims proposed including solar panels and biodiversity schemes. 9. Equalities Impact Assessment 9.1 An Equality Impact Screening was undertaken and confirmed no further action required in relation to any recommendations. 10. Consultation 10.1 In order to prepare the Property and Land Disposal Strategy 2021- 2026, Corporate Asset Management consulted with the Strategic Asset Management Group and the following service areas: • Resources • Education • Regulatory & Regeneration • Roads & Neighbourhood • People & Technology • Supply, Distribution & Property • Citizen, Culture & Facilities 11. Strategic Assessment 11.1 The Property and Land Disposal Strategy 2021-2025 covers a range of activity which will contribute to the delivery the Strategic Plan. Angela Wilson Chief Officer – Supply, Distribution & Property Date 15 May 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ Person to Contact: Michelle Lynn – Asset Coordinator, 16 Church Street, Dumbarton. e-mail: michelle.lynn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: Appendix 1 Background Papers: Report to Infrastructure Regeneration and Economic Development Committee 12 May 2021: Property and Land Disposal Strategy 2021-2026 Wards Affected: None Page 133
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Planned Sale Site Expected Receipt 2021/22 Expected Receipt 2022/23 Expected Receipt 2023/24 Expected Receipt 2024/25 Expected Receipt 2025/26 Land at Dilliechip, Alexandria COMPLETED Plot of land Bank Street, Alexandria COMPLETED 87 Bank Street, Alexandria COMPLETED Land at Parkall Drive, Clydebank COMPLETED Council Offoces, Rosebery Place, Clydebank COMPLETED Land at Attle Drive, Clydebank COMPLETED Units 4 & 5 Strone Road, Alexandria COMPLETED Queen Mary COMPLETED 25 Douglas Street COMPLETED Council Offices, Church Street, Alexandria COMPLETED Garshake Road COMPLETED Land at Leven Street, Alexandria COMPLETED Land adjacent to Duncryne Road COMPLETED Former Allotments, Milton Loan, Alexandria COMPLETED Frank Downie, Clydebank COMPLETED Land at Mail Street, Bonhill COMPLETED Land at Overtoun Street, Alexandria COMPLETED Land at Great Western Road, Clydebank COMPLETED Land at Carson Road, Alexandria COMPLETED Land at former public toilets, Gartocharn COMPLETED Former Queen Mary Day Care Centre, Clydebank COMPLETED Flat 2 Dalmuir Park, Clydebank COMPLETED ITEM 16 - APPENDIX 1 Page 134
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322B Dumbarton Road, Old Kilpatrick ANTICIPATED OLSP ANTICIPATED Heather Avenue, Alexandria ANTICIPATED Crosslet House ANTICIPATED Site at 193 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank ANTICIPATED Dalreoch Care Home, Dumbarton ANTICIPATED Boquanrahan House, Clydebank ANTICIPATED Playdrome Plot 1 ANTICIPATED Playdrome Plot 2 ANTICIPATED Playdrome Plot 3 ANTICIPATED World of Golf ANTICIPATED Land at St James Retail Park (Part 1) ANTICIPATED Land at St James Retail Park (Part 2) ANTICIPATED Queens Quay ANTICIPATED 102 Main Street, Alexandria (upper floors) REMOVED FROM DISPOSAL LIST Page 135