Issue - meetings

The Assistant Director of Regeneration & Asset Management and the Operations Manager to present  a report which seeks an Executive decision on granting a lease of Tang Hall Community Centre to the Trustees of Tang Hall Community Centre for a term of 30 years at a peppercorn rent.

Resolved:   That the Executive agree to the letting of the Tang Hall Community Centre to the Trustees of Tang Hall Community Centre for a Term of 30 years, at a peppercorn rent, in accordance with the general conditions set out in the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy.

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

Members considered a report which sought Member approval to grant the lease of Tang Hall Community Centre to the Trustees of Tang Hall Community Centre (TTHCC) for a Term of 30 years at a peppercorn rent.

Officers reported on the work undertaken with the Trustees over the last 4 years, including support provided to enable the trustees to make an informed decision on the asset transfer. They confirmed that the Centre had a strong management board and business plan with a proven track record of obtaining funding.

Members expressed their support for the transfer and their thanks to Councillor Funnell for her commitment to the project.

Resolved:   That the Executive agree to the letting of the Tang Hall Community Centre to the Trustees of Tang Hall Community Centre for a Term of 30 years, at a peppercorn rent, in accordance with the general conditions set out in the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy. ^1.

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