Issue - meetings

Rent Support Grant for Saracens FC

Meeting: 18/11/2025 - Cabinet (Item 6)

6 Award of rent support grant to voluntary sector organisation PDF 250 KB

Report of Cabinet Member for Finance and Assets, Councillor Peter Jeffries

Additional documents:

Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Assessment, item 6 PDF 118 KB
Appendix 3 - EXEMPT Rent Support Assessment Process , View reasons restricted (6/3)

Decision:

RESOLVED THAT:

1. the following rent support grant is agreed:

Applicant

Cheltenham Saracens FC at St Peter’s Recreation Ground

Recommended rent support grant

A rent support grant of 50% of the current market rent

2. authority is delegated to the Participation and Engagement Team Leader, in consultation with the Director: One Legal to agree the terms of a rent support grant agreement with the applicant.

Minutes:

The Cabinet Member Finance and Assets introduced the report, saying that community organisations play a vital role in the town and that the council always does what it it can to help them survive and thrive. One way of doing this is to offer rent subsidies to organisations which operate from council-owned premises. He said Saracens makes a positive impact on wellbeing, inclusion and community spirit at the heart of St Peter’s ward, providing sports, social activities, and opportunities for your people. A 50% rent subsidy will help them continue their important work, and is brought to Cabinet not only to ensure fair and transparent use of council resources but also to celebrate local contributions to the wellbeing of our town and to support groups which make Cheltenham a better and stronger place to live.

The Cabinet Member for Safety and Communities welcomed the report, saying Saracens Football Club are a brilliant part of St Peter’s community, not only for their sporting activity but also organising local events, litter picking, and looking out for local residents.