Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection on the Port Health Service Office at the Port of Tilbury. The report explained that while the offices at Tilbury are currently surplus to requirements, given that the port is expanding and the uncertainties of the UK exit from the European Union a short-term sub-letting arrangement be proposed.

In response to Members’ queries, the City Surveyor confirmed:

·         the current passing rent is approximately £19,000 pa and the asking rent is approximately £35,000 pa;

·         in terms of repair prior to any letting, other than a small rent free period in lieu of redecorations, no monies are anticipated to be spent on this.

RESOLVED – That the Committee agree to declare the Tilbury Dock Office surplus to the Port Health Service requirements for the time being and that it be presented to the Corporate Asset Sub Committee.