Purpose

This report updates on the community asset
transfer (CAT) of Hoylake Municipal Golf Course, and makes recommendations on community asset
transfer (CAT) matters relating to Bromborough Civic Centre,
Woodchurch Leisure Centre and Brackenwood Golf Course. It builds
upon the CAT decisions made by this committee at its meetings of 16
June 2022, 25 October 2022, 2 February 2023 and 9 March 2023.

Decision

Resolved –
that,
 
1. 
the Director of Finance be authorised
to conclude negotiations on the heads of terms in exempt
Appendix 2, for the transfer of Brackenwood Golf Course to
Brackenwood Community Golf Limited, once an increase in the rent
proposal from the company is agreed, and some provision for very
small football/tennis pitches has been explored. This should form
part of the recommendation to Policy and Resources Committee as the
Asset value is £950k which is above the value that can be
agreed by this Committee or the Director of
Resources.
 
2. 
since the committee is minded to try and move towards a Community Asset Transfer
for Bromborough Civic Centre, this item be moved to the July
committee to enable a workshop to be convened so as to give
both business cases the examination they deserve.
 
3. 
the consideration of the future of Woodchurch
Leisure Centre had been ongoing for quite some time and now
requires urgent consideration and determination.  To that end,
the business case is to be referred to the Director of Finance for
his immediate attention, following which a report is to be brought
to the meeting of Policy and Resources Committee on 12 July for
determination, ensuring that members are acquainted with all key
facts.