409/2004 First Point of Contact
The Cabinet agreed that the Rochester 'One-Stop-Shop' is located at
95 High Street.
410/2004 Registry Office
The Cabinet agreed that:
a) The Registry Office is relocated from its existing location in
Maidstone Road, Chatham to the ground floor of the Corn Exchange,
with the creation of a new garden to the rear and vehicle set-down
facility.
b) The existing Registry Office and any remaining land or
development rights to the rear of the Corn Exchange is declared
surplus and sold for best consideration with the whole of the
receipts returned to reserves.
411/2004 Dickens Tourist Attraction
The Cabinet instructed officers to develop a business case for a
new Dickens tourist attraction to be located in the centre of
Rochester and report to Cabinet by 1 February 2005.
412/2004 Rochester Library Move
The Cabinet agreed to move the Library to the Adult Education
Centre following the consultation proposed in the report, with an
expected opening date for the new library of 9 May 2005.
413/2004 Eastgate House
The Cabinet instructed officers to explore the future of Eastgate
House, drawing on its unique history and links with the Dockyard,
ensuring the building's unique status in Medway is properly
utilised in the future and report to Cabinet by 15 March
2005.
414/2004 Consultation
The Cabinet instructed officers to undertake appropriate
consultation, as outlined in the report, with staff, stakeholders
and service users regarding the Cabinet's recommendations.
415/2004 Delegation
The Cabinet agreed to delegate authority to the Director of Finance
and Corporate Services, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder
for Finance, to consider the outcome of the consultation processes,
finalise the detailed proposals and implement the decisions.
416/2004 Recommendation to Council
The Cabinet agreed to recommend to Council that a total of
£804,000 be included in the capital programme to fund the
phase 1 proposals set out within the report, to be met from
reserves noting that the capital receipt gained from the sale of
the Registry Office in Maidstone Road, Chatham will be used to
replenish the Council's reserves.