To agree the release of the Ryefield Centre in Ross on Wye for alternative use with investment in Ross Library and the Old Chapel to accommodate remaining service based at the centre.  There will also be a new lease arrangement with the Ross Town Council for the use of the Old Chapel.  This decision relates to recommendations agreed by cabinet on 14th September 2017 entitled “Future use of the children centre buildings” with the chief finance officer authorised to take all operational decisions necessary.

Following the decision of Cabinet in 14^th September 2017 regarding the future management of children’s centre service buildings a detailed business case has been developed in relation to Ross on Wye relocation of services.  It is proposed to lease the Old Chapel from the Ross-on-Wye Town Council for a period of five years, with investment in both Ross Library and the Old Chapel in order to accommodate children centre service delivery and a multi-agency office.  As a consequence of these moves the Ryefield Centre can be declared surplus to operational requirements for development potential.