Decision details

Buildings at Clarence Gardens to the Hut York Ltd
Cricket Pavillion, Little Knavesmire to Ovington Cricket Club

Building at Burnholme to Hemplands Kids Club

Purpose of Report: To let the above buildings to community organisations for long leases in accordance with the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy as part of the implementation plan for the Community and Operational Asset Strategy.

The report will ask Executive to approve the lettings of these buildings to the community organisations.

Resolved:  (i)      That approval be given to undertake a public consultation, in line with Section 123 of the Local Government Act, on the potential award of a long lease of two buildings at Clarence Gardens to The Hut York Ltd. (‘The Hut’) for a term of 99 years at a peppercorn rent, in accordance with the Community Asset Transfer Policy set out in the Asset Management Strategy.

Reason:     To comply with legislation.

                   (ii)      That authority be delegated to the Director of Economy & Place, in consultation with the Executive Leader (incorporating Finance & Performance), to finalise the leasing of these buildings to The Hut following consideration of any consultation responses.

Reason:     To create a sustainable future use of a community facility and transfer maintenance and repair responsibilities to the tenant.

                   (iii)     That approval be given to lease a building at the Burnholme Health and Well-Being Campus to the Trustees of Hempland Kids Club (THKC) for a term of 99 years at a peppercorn rent, in accordance with the Community Asset Transfer Policy set out in the Asset Management Strategy.

Reason:     To ensure the sustainable future use of a community facility and transfer maintenance and repair responsibilities to the Trustees.