Decision details

Mexborough Youth Club
Further to the approval to transfer the subject building to the Mexborough Miners Welfare Institute following the Youth Service team vacating the property, the Council agreed to a schedule of works to ensure that we are handing the building back in a safe condition which is fit for purpose.

To approve the allocation of £35,000 from the Retained Buildings Capital Budget to assist in covering the cost of a new boiler and associated essential maintenance works at Mexborough Youth Club (£19,500) and upgrade to electrical distribution board at Denaby Old Road Pavillion (£15,000)

Option 1 - Mexborough Youth Centre
The list of works required was agreed between the Council
and the Mexborough Miners Welfare Institute as part of the process in agreeing Youth Services departure from the property. There isn't therefore an alternative option to carrying out the agreed works if the Council wishes to relinquish its interest in this property. Unfortunately, the extensive boiler issues were not foreseen and it was only upon further investigation by the relevant teams that the true scale of problem was determined.
Option 2 - Old Road Pavillion
As landlord we have a duty to ensure that the electrics within the building are safe and fit for purpose when a tenant takes occupation. The alternative of not carrying out this work would result in the Council being aware that people are occupying premises which are electrically unsafe - we have a duty of care to our tenants.