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11.1

The Charity Trustee Sub-Committee is asked to
consider the contents of this report and grant approval to go out
to tender for an ice cream operator for Weston Park.

 

 

11.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the
Charity Trustee Sub-Committee:-
 

1.    
approves the proposal to go out to the market for an ice cream
operator for Weston Park based on the principles outlined within
this report; and
 

2.    
notes that a recommendation will be brought back to the committee
following the tender process for approval to enter into a licence
arrangement with the recommended operator.

 

 

11.3

Reasons for
Decision

 

 

11.3.1

The selling of ice cream contributes to the
objects of the charity, providing amenities within
recreation/pleasure grounds for use by the public. It has also
become an expected part of visitors park experience.

 

 

11.3.2

Generating an income allows the council as
sole trustee to support the management and maintenance of the park
and in turn contribute to the charity objects.

 

 

11.4

Alternatives
Considered and Rejected

 

 

11.4.1

Alternative Option 1
Do nothing – there is the option to not
re-tender the ice cream pitch. This would mean there would be no
provision for this type of offer within the park and would impact
on the rental income for the charity.

 

 

11.4.2

Alternative Option 2
Go out to the market on the same terms as the
last tender i.e. 3 years:
 

·      
This would make it difficult for the operators to justify the
investment in greener technology and thus recoup their
investment.

·      
Lack of focus on greener technology will minimise our ability to
change the environmentally negative operations on site.

·      
Lack of focus demonstrates misalignment with wider city goals and
ambitions, could lead to reputational risk.