Purpose

On the 20th August 2025, the previous tenant
moved from Unit G10 at the Sunspot and relocated to the larger
vacant unit. Once the license was agreed a process of finding a new
tenant for the now vacant unit commenced.
The Sunspot has an established waiting lists for retail and office
units, with back-facing units being less in demand. The waiting
list was reviewed, however, all applicants for shop units expressed
a willingness to wait until a front-facing unit became
available
In a situation where there are no potential tenants on the list, a
process of advertising the unit and inviting an ‘Expression
of Interest’ is carried out with a two-week open period.
After this time, submissions are evaluated looking at their
business model, financial sustainability and how it would
complement the centre, existing tenants and the residents of
Jaywick Sands.
Three expressions of interest were received for Unit G10 at the
Sunspot. After evaluating of all three applications it has been
agreed that Lets Go Round Again are the most appropriate business
to secure the vacant unit.

Content

To allocate Unit G10 at the Sunspot to Lets Go
Round Again and to provide a lease to allow them to trade from the
building.

Alternative options considered

Option 1 - Not to proceed with renting the
vacant unit will reflect on the reputation of the building and the
Council. It is essential that it provides a space that the
community can use and be proud of and one that supports the
businesses.
Not renting the unit will also have financial implications to the
Council and will not support the building in its ability to be
self- funding.