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North Walsham Football Club Lease

Meeting: 08/07/2024 - Cabinet (Item 15)

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Executive Summary

Cabinet previously agreed on 5th July 2021 a lease renewal for 21 years, to the existing tenants, The Trustees of North Walsham Football Club. 

In order to secure funding for a 3G pitch and improvements a longer lease of 25 years is required. 

 

 

Options considered.

 

Options previously outlined in 5th July 2021 Cabinet report.

 

Consultation(s)

Leisure and Locality Services Manager

Local Members

 

Recommendations

 

It is recommended that Cabinet:

  • Agree to a 25-year lease as outlined in the exempt appendix.

Reasons for recommendations

 

In order for the existing tenant to secure funding for improved facilities at the North Walsham Football Club.

 

Background papers

 

None.

 

 

Wards affected

North Walsham

Cabinet member(s)

Cllr, L Shires, Cllr L Withington

Contact Officer

Renata Garfoot.  Asset Strategy Manager.  Renata.Garfoot@North-Norfolk.gov.uk

 

 

Links to key documents:

 

Corporate Plan:         

Developing our communities

Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS)                                

The proposed new rent is increased generating additional income to the Council during the lease term. 

Council Policies & Strategies

Asset Management Plan 2018 - 2022

 

 

Additional documents:

Decision:

Decision

RESOLVED

 

To agree to a 25-year lease as outlined in the exempt appendix.

 

 

Minutes:

Cllr L Shires, Portfolio Holder for Finance & Assets, explained that in July 2021 a report was presented to Cabinet to award a lease to North Walsham Football Club for 21 years. It was now necessary to award a 25 year lease to enable the football club to secure much needed funding for a 3G pitch. She added that the scope of the lease had been widened to support the football club in their aim to achieve financial sustainability via income generation.

It was proposed by Cllr L Shires, seconded by Cllr L Withington and

 

RESOLVED

 

To agree to a 25-year lease as outlined in the exempt appendix.