Purpose

This report seeks a decision on the future use
of the former Brackenwood Golf Course in Bebington, following the
decision by Brackenwood Community Golf Limited not to progress the
asset transfer of the course, previously agreed with the
Council.

Decision

Resolved –
that,
 
 
1. 
The Community Asset Transfer Process for
Brackenwood Golf Course not be reopened,
but instead continue with the progression of the existing
expression of interest from Link Golf UK Ltd. to allow Brackenwood
Golf Club and Link Golf UK Ltd to submit a detailed business plan
for the transfer of the asset, by 31 October 2024, for
determination by officers and in consultation with the Chair and
Party Spokespersons.
 
2. 
This detailed business plan is to be submitted on
the terms set out in the Heads of Terms document agreed between
Brackenwood Community Golf Limited and the Council at the Policy
and Resources Committee on 27 July 2023. This comprises of an
18-hole golf course, two full size playing pitches (11-a-side), two
mini-5-a-side pitches, Bio-diversity Net Gain and community access.
 
3. 
The exceptional circumstances regarding the
Community Asset Transfer of Brackenwood Golf Course to date be
noted, and the Committee recognised that all steps contained in the
Council agreed Community Asset Transfer Policy would not be adhered
to in light of the agreed resolutions
above, but that would not set a precedent for future Community
Asset Transfers.