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RESOLVED: That Cabinet:
 

(1)  
Agreed to cancel (write-off or credit note) the outstanding balance
on the rent account for the reasons outlined in the report.

 

(2)  
Amended the user clause and alienation provisions in the lease to
allow for existing sublettings and
licence arrangements to be regularised and provision for possible
future sublettings.
 

(3)  
Agreed to accept a revised rent as outlined in the Part 2 report.
Future 5 yearly rent reviews to be in line with the increase in
CPI.
 
REASON FOR
DECISIONS: A previous agreement with the club in respect of
repayment of arrears and level of new rent was never finalised and
the Council continued to issue rent demands based on an historic
rent review. The tenant paid rent on the basis
of the new rent that they understood had been agreed. The
uncertainty of treatment of the rent balance prevents the club from
progressing with their financial plans to replace the pitch and
invest in the site. The Council also needs to regularise the new
rent, outstanding balance and authorise underlettings. It is in both parties interest to have clarity on the lease going
forward, and for the future success of the club, its members and
users of the facilities.