Decision details
Granting a lease of workshop premises at Bridge Street Leominster to ECHO (for Extra Choices in Herefordshire Ltd) from where to deliver a community activities service for adults with eligible social care needs in Herefordshire
Decision Maker: Commercial and Investment Manager
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Decision:
To grant a lease of 6 years to be contracted
out of the security of tenure provisions of the Landlord &
Tenant Act 1954.
• ECHO has occupied this property under licence for several
years running a community activities service for adults with
eligible social care needs in Herefordshire.
• They provide workshop activities supporting adults with
learning disabilities to access upcycling and woodworking
activities, learning work related skills, producing wooden products
for sale to the general public which also reduces landfill by
diverting items from the tip.
• The lease will formalise their occupation which will in turn
lend support in their applications for grant funding.
Contact: Michelle Chadd Email: michelle.chadd4@herefordshire.gov.uk Tel: 01432 261552.
Publication date: 08/01/2026
Date of decision: 18/12/2025
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