Agenda item

9.1

This report:

1.     Seeks the approval of the Charity Trustee Sub Committee acting as Charity Trustee of Endcliffe Park (Registered Charity Number 1112149) (“the Charity”) to undertake a marketing exercise to identify potential interest in the Endcliffe Park Lodge (“the Property”) as a commercial food and beverage offer.

2.     Asks committee to note that any proposals relating to Endcliffe Park Lodge will be brought back to the Charity Trustee Sub Committee for consideration and approval.

9.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Charity Trustee Sub-Committee approves the undertaking of a marketing exercise as detailed in the report.

9.3

Reasons for Decision

9.3.1

The proposal to transform this Grade 2 listed building in a green flag park:

·       would bring a special, historic and important facility back into use;

·       could bring much needed investment to the Lodge to reduce the risk of it falling into a worse state of repair;

·       enhance the facilities for recreation and leisure offered by Endcliffe Park;

·       could contribute to charity park income;

·       could reduce the charity’s liabilities by passing on maintenance and repair responsibilities to the tenant; and

·       could provide local business and job opportunities thereby improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants of Sheffield and the surrounding area.

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

9.4.1

There is an option to do nothing which would risk the Lodge falling into disrepair. Doing nothing would not further the Charity’s objectives and an opportunity to enhance and improve the facilities at Endcliffe Park would be missed.

15.1

The Business Manager (Parks and Countryside) presented a report that sought approval to undertake a marketing exercise to identify potential interest in the Endcliffe Park Lodge as a commercial food and beverage offer. Proposals for Endcliffe Park Lodge would be brought back to a future meeting of the Charity Trustee Sub-Committee for consideration and approval.

15.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Charity Trustee Sub-Committee approves the undertaking of a marketing exercise as detailed in the report.

15.3

Reasons for Decision

15.3.1

The proposal to transform this Grade 2 listed building in a green flag park:

·       would bring a special, historic and important facility back into use;

·       could bring much needed investment to the Lodge to reduce the risk of it falling into a worse state of repair;

·       enhance the facilities for recreation and leisure offered by Endcliffe Park;

·       could contribute to charity park income;

·       could reduce the charity’s liabilities by passing on maintenance and repair responsibilities to the tenant; and

·       could provide local business and job opportunities thereby improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants of Sheffield and the surrounding area.

15.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

15.4.1

There is an option to do nothing which would risk the Lodge falling into disrepair. Doing nothing would not further the Charity’s objectives and an opportunity to enhance and improve the facilities at Endcliffe Park would be missed.