Purpose

The former Sportsable Pavilion in Braywick Park is currently vacant after Sportsable was wound up and the lease surrendered to the Council. Terms have been agreed to re-let the building and associated external areas that will see the building substantially improved with new sporting facilities by the tenant and generate a commercial rental stream for the Council.

Decision

That Cabinet noted the report and:

i)               Approved the leasing of the former Sportsable Pavillion, Braywick Park to Padel Berkshire

ii)              Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Place Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning, Legal and Asset Management, to conclude the negotiation of a new agreement for lease and lease to Padel Berkshire

iii)             Approved the Executive Director of Place or their nominee to consult with the Braywick Park Users Group for their views on the re-use of the building and external areas for a new sporting facility

iv)             Approved the use of the Public Open Space Application and Consultation process and delegates the decision to the nominated officer.