Purpose

On 26th April 1996, a lease was granted to
Dawlish Marina Bowls Club to occupy land and buildings at Sandy
Lane, Dawlish. The lease granted was for a term of 28 years from
1st April 1994. The contractual term of that lease expired on 31st
March 2022, however, the lease continues by virtue of the
protective provisions of sections 24 to 28 of the Landlord and
Tenant Act 1954. A further lease of 38 years will allow the club to
access funding from third party organisations such as Bowls England
and Sports England, giving the Club opportunity to improve the
playing surface as well as adapt the clubhouse to offer improved
facilities suitable for junior bowls and the women’s game,
thus allowing further engagement with the local community.

Content

In accordance with the decision taken by
Executive on 4th November 2025 (Minute 181) to approve the 38-year
lease and delegate authority to the Director of Corporate Services,
the Head of Financial Services and Audit and Section 151 Officer
(acting as the Director of Corporate Services) has agreed the terms
and conditions of the new lease with Dawlish Marina Bowls
Club.

Alternative options considered

See Executive Report of 4th November
2025