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The Cabinet considered a report of the
Executive Director (Adults and Communities) setting out the
Council’s response to the petition: ‘Britain’s
first-ever cultural centre for jazz opened in 2016 at
Southend’s Beecroft Art Gallery is facing eviction on August
1st, 2023.  If you oppose this decision
by Southend City Council, please sign below to help us fight this
decision.’ 
 
Resolved:
 
That the decision to service notice on JCUK be
reverted and a new service level agreement for the organisation to
remain within its current position at the Beecroft Museum, be
approved.
 
Reasons for decision:
 
To revert the decision to service notice on
JCUK and agree a new service level agreement for the organisation
to remain within its current position at the Beecroft Museum.
 
Options:
 
1. To continue with the current notice
period.
 
2. To continue with the current notice but
retain occupancy until a viable alternative can be found with the
support of SCC.
 
Note: This is an Executive Function
Not eligible for call-in as the matter has
been subject to pre-Cabinet Scrutiny by the Policy and Resources
Scrutiny Committee.
Cabinet Member: Cllr Jarvis