Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 8, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 10.1 The Business Manager for Parks and Countryside introduced the report which asked the committee to consider the contents of the report and grant approval to an extension of the lease of the park café.     10.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Charity Trustee Sub-Committee:-   a)    Approve the grant of a lease for a term of 2 years to the existing café tenant at the end of the current lease. b)    Authorise the Head of Property Services to offer the property to the market during 2026 and identify potential operators. c)    Note that a recommendation will be brought back to the committee as to the results of the tender process and to seek approval to enter into a lease arrangement with the recommended operator.     10.3 Reasons for Decision     10.3.1 The proposal to grant a further lease of this café facility:   ·       Safeguards the café facility at Endcliffe Park for the short term. ·       Secures an increased income stream by way of rent and contribution to running costs of the Park. ·       Enhances the attractiveness of the park as a valuable asset for use by the community. ·       Enables the demised property to be occupied for the purposes of the charitable objects of the Charity. ·       Assists the process of selecting an operator for the Pavilion and Lodge. ·       Complies with the provisos contained within the power granted to the Trustee by the 1888 Conveyance and with the statutory provisions contained within the CA 2011 and ToLaTA 1996 and further with the requirements of the Charity Commission     10.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     10.4.1 Alternative Option 1:   Go out to the market now to identify potential interest. This would make it difficult to assess the outcome of the Pavilion and Lodge marketing process and may compromise the situation.