Issue - meetings

This report considers a proposal for a café in Auriol Park Pavilion.

Following consideration, the Committee:

(1)          Agreed in principle that it wished officers to explore proposals for the sale of refreshments from that part of the pavilion in Auriol Park shown cross-hatched black on the plan attached as Annexe 1 to the report.

(2)          Agreed to authorise the Chief Executive, following consultation with ward councillors and the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Committee to conclude negotiations with the proposed operator, having satisfied herself that the arrangements will offer a market rent for the occupation of the facilities.

(3)          Noted that the consent of Fields in Trust and any other relevant organisation would be sought as necessary.

(4)          Noted that on conclusion of the negotiations referred to above, the intention to grant the lease would be advertised in a local newspaper as necessary.

(5)          Did not specify any parameters which it wished officers to apply whilst undertaking negotiations over the proposal.

The Committee received and considered a report presenting a proposal for a café in Auriol Park Pavilion. The Committee identified that income generation from the Council’s assets was of importance in meeting budgetary targets.

The Committee discussed potential charging structures for use of the pavilion, and noted that (should the application be approved) the application of a market rate was likely to be more efficient than a profit-sharing arrangement.

The Committee supported, in principle, the further exploration of the proposal for the use of the Pavilion as a café, and noted that detailed negotiations would be required prior to a final agreement being granted.

Following consideration, the Committee:

(1)          Agreed in principle that it wished officers to explore proposals for the sale of refreshments from that part of the pavilion in Auriol Park shown cross-hatched black on the plan attached as Annexe 1 to the report.

(2)          Agreed to authorise the Chief Executive, following consultation with ward councillors and the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Committee to conclude negotiations with the proposed operator, having satisfied herself that the arrangements will offer a market rent for the occupation of the facilities.

(3)          Noted that the consent of Fields in Trust and any other relevant organisation would be sought as necessary.

(4)          Noted that on conclusion of the negotiations referred to above, the intention to grant the lease would be advertised in a local newspaper as necessary.

(5)          Did not specify any parameters which it wished officers to apply whilst undertaking negotiations over the proposal.