Issue - meetings

Report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets

RESOLVED THAT:

1.     the granting of a new lease for a period of 7 years to the successful party in the tender of the outdoor leisure and catering contract be approved;

2.     permission be sought to place s123 notices in the local paper to grant new leases to the successful party to the tender, leases to commence February 2023.

3.     Authority be delegated to the Director of Finance & Assets, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Assets, to ensure the marketing and disposal of the property represents best consideration and upon such other terms as are deemed appropriate or desirable to protect the council’s interests; and

4.     The authority enters into such documents as the Director of One Legal deems necessary or desirable to reflect the terms negotiated by the Director of Finance & Assets

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets introduced the report, which recommended the renewal for seven years of In The Park Ltd’s lease to run the leisure and catering facilities in Pittville and Montpellier.  He was sure that colleagues would agree that these well-used services add to the offer which makes these parks so valued.  He said that a legal nuance under Section 123 of the Local Government Act described the lease renewal as a disposal, but for complete clarity, reiterated that the authority is not disposing of these assets.

The Cabinet Member for Waste, Recycling and Street Services re-emphasised the points made, saying that the café and leisure facilities were very popular with the public, greatly enhancing the parks’ offer, and commercially successful.  He fully supported the recommendation.

There were no further comments or questions from Members.

The Leader moved to the vote, where it was unanimously:

 RESOLVED THAT:

1.    the granting of a new lease for a period of seven years to the successful party in the tender of the outdoor leisure and catering contract be approved;

2.    permission be sought to place s123 notices in the local paper to grant new leases to the successful party to the tender, leases to commence February 2023.

3.    Authority be delegated to the Director of Finance & Assets, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance & Assets, to ensure the marketing and disposal of the property represents best consideration and upon such other terms as are deemed appropriate or desirable to protect the council’s interests; and

4.    The authority enters into such documents as the Director of One Legal deems necessary or desirable to reflect the terms negotiated by the Director of Finance & Assets.