Decision
1. That the terms reported below are accepted.
2. That authority be granted to instruct the Director of Governance to complete the legal formalities as soon as possible.
3. That authority be delegated to the Director of Planning and Property to agree any variation to the terms reported below.
Reasons for recommendations
To promote economic growth
Other options considered and rejected
Not to proceed would leave the office vacant and to proceed without the grant of a lease would place both parties at significant legal risk.