Decision Maker: Co-operative Executive
Decision status: For Determination
High Hazels Park is held by the Council on trust although not on a charitable trust, however, this park has always been treated as if it were held on charitable trust and in previous years the Council has stated that the park is held on charitable trust and refused proposals received from third parties which it believed would be in breach of charitable trust status.
12.1 |
The Executive Director, Place submitted a report in relation to the registration of High Hazels Park as a Charitable Trust. |
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12.2 |
RESOLVED: That Cabinet:- |
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(a) |
approves registration of High Hazels Park as a charitable trust at the Charity Commission; |
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approves the trust deed for the future governance and management of High Hazels Park; and |
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agrees to start using the proposed trust deed for High Hazels Park as the charity’s governing document. |
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12.3 |
Reasons for Decision |
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12.3.1 |
The recommendation for registration of the Park as a charitable trust will ensure that the Council is compliant with the provisions of the Charities Act 2011. |
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The registration of High Hazels Park as a charitable trust will regularise the Council’s previous and future management of the Park and uphold public trust and confidence in the Council by extending the protection afforded by charities legislation and ensuring transparency in the Council’s future management of the Park. |
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12.4 |
Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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12.4.1 |
The only alternative option is not to register the Park as a charity. However, this would potentially damage the Council’s reputation and erode public trust due to incorrect information previously being given to the public regarding the Park’s status as a charitable trust. |
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12.5 |
Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
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None |
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12.6 |
Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
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None |
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12.7 |
Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Laraine Manley, Executive Director, Place. |
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12.8 |
Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Economic and Environmental Wellbeing |
Report author: Paul Billington
Publication date: 19/01/2018
Date of decision: 17/01/2018
Decided at meeting: 17/01/2018 - Co-operative Executive
Effective from: 26/01/2018
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