Issue - meetings

The Corporate Director, Economy and Place, to present a report which seeks approval to let Holgate Bowling Green to the Trustees of York Railway Institute Bowls Club.

Resolved:  That approval be given to let Holgate Bowling Green to the Railway Institute Bowls Club for a term of 30 years, at a peppercorn rent, in accordance with the lease terms set out in the Council’s Asset Transfer Policy.

Reason:     To develop and operate social, sporting and recreational activities for club members and all sections of the local community.

The Assistant Director, Regeneration and Asset Management, presented a report which sought approval to let Holgate Bowling Green to the Trustees of York Railway Institute (RI) Bowls Club.

There had been an ongoing project over the past three years to transfer the care, management and development of council owned bowling greens and croquet lawns to their users, by granting long term leases of the land.  The RI Bowls Club was seeking parity in this respect with other clubs that had been granted such leases. 

Approval of the proposed community asset transfer would result in the loss of £896 rent per annum; this could be accommodated within existing budgets.

Resolved:  That approval be given to let Holgate Bowling Green to the Railway Institute Bowls Club for a term of 30 years, at a peppercorn rent, in accordance with the lease terms set out in the Council’s Asset Transfer Policy.

Reason:     To develop and operate social, sporting and recreational activities for club members and all sections of the local community.