Agenda item

15.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report seeking approval of Cabinet, acting as the Trustees of the Oxley Park Trust, to the renewal of the existing lease of Inman Pavilion to the Garden Village Community Association (Registered Charity No. 1162028).

15.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet acting as the Trustees of Oxley Park approve the grant of a lease of the Inman Pavilion to the Garden Village Community Association for a period of 25 years from a date to be agreed, subject to a peppercorn rent, with GVCA retaining responsibility for all repairs, maintenance, insurances and all costs relating to the use and occupation of the Pavilion.

15.3

Reasons for Decision

15.3.1

The proposal to grant a new lease at a peppercorn rent:

• regularises the existing occupation of the building
• enables grant funding bids to be made by GVCA to repair, maintain and improve the Pavilion
• ensures that a valuable asset is retained for use by the local community

·         supports the charitable objects of the Oxley Park Trust and GVCA

15.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

15.4.1

Alternative options are limited as GVCA have protection of occupation under the provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 the Trustees would be bound to grant a new lease based on statutory terms.

15.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

15.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

15.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Laraine Manley, Executive Director, Place

15.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Economic and Environmental Wellbeing

15.1

The Executive Director, Place submitted a report seeking approval of Cabinet, acting as the Trustees of the Oxley Park Trust, to the renewal of the existing lease of Inman Pavilion to the Garden Village Community Association (Registered Charity No. 1162028).

15.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet acting as the Trustees of Oxley Park approve the grant of a lease of the Inman Pavilion to the Garden Village Community Association (GVCA) for a period of 25 years from a date to be agreed, subject to a peppercorn rent, with GVCA retaining responsibility for all repairs, maintenance, insurances and all costs relating to the use and occupation of the Pavilion.

15.3

Reasons for Decision

15.3.1

The proposal to grant a new lease at a peppercorn rent:

• regularises the existing occupation of the building
• enables grant funding bids to be made by GVCA to repair, maintain and improve the Pavilion
• ensures that a valuable asset is retained for use by the local community

·         supports the charitable objects of the Oxley Park Trust and GVCA

15.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

15.4.1

Alternative options are limited as GVCA have protection of occupation under the provisions of the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 the Trustees would be bound to grant a new lease based on statutory terms.