Purpose

Approval will be sought to end
Leeds City Council’s lease of Thwaite Watermill. The lease is
due to come to an end in 2030. A 12-month notice period is
required, from the nearest quarter. This should mean the latest
date of surrendering the lease will be April 1 2025.
 

Content

a) The Chief Officer Culture & Economy has
approved the decision to close Thwaite Mills, declaring the
property surplus to service requirements, and to surrender the
three leases of the site to Canal & River Trust (CRT).
b) The Chief Officer Culture & Economy has
approved continuing engagement with trade unions on managing staff
reductions during phased closure, and with key stakeholders such as
boaters using moorings at Thwaite.
c) The Chief Officer Culture & Economy has
approved that, if required, notice (six months) be served on
boaters to allow for vacant possession.