Croydon Council Opts to Lease Heathfield House Not Sell it Off

Croydon Council Opts to Lease Heathfield House Not Sell it Off

Croydon Council will lease Heathfield House for 125 years to save on upkeep, not sell it, protecting green space. Croydon Council Opts to Lease Heathfield House Not Sell it Off Croydon Council wants to lease Heathfield House. The lease would last for 125 years. This is to save money on upkeep of the building. The…

Council Refuses Manor House Sale Despite 1.4 Billion in Debt

Council Refuses Manor House Sale Despite 1.4 Billion in Debt

Croydon Council will lease, not sell, Heathfield House to manage upkeep and debt. The 125 year lease ensures public access. Council Refuses Manor House Sale Despite 1.4 Billion in Debt Croydon Council wants to keep a manor public. People feared they might sell Heathfield House to pay debt. Instead, the council plans a long lease.…

Councillor Pushes for Budget for Gorgie Community Farm Project

Councillor Pushes for Budget for Gorgie Community Farm Project

Ross McKenzie seeks council funds for Gorgie Farm after a lease was granted. Funding is needed to secure the project’s success. Councillor Pushes for Budget for Gorgie Community Farm Project Ross McKenzie, representing Sighthill/Gorgie, wants council money for Gorgie Farm. He asked for this in Thursday’s budget meeting. The council gave Gorgie Community Farm a…

New Milton Youth Trust Lease Recommended but Term Reduced

New Milton Youth Trust Lease Recommended but Term Reduced

Councilors approve youth hub lease but shorten requested term to 35 years from the original 150. New Milton Youth Trust Lease Recommended but Term Reduced A charity wants a long lease for a youth hub and asked the town council for 150 years, a duration some considered excessive. Councillors discussed the request at a recent…