Decision details

16.1

The purpose of this report is to outline Sheffield City Council’s new operating arrangements for the leisure facilities, which includes Tinsley Golf Course, and to advise the Sub-Committee on a proposed associated leasehold disposal of property and seek approval to the grant of an interim Tenancy at Will.

16.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Charity Trustee Sub-Committee:-

1.     notes the contents of this report;

2.     agrees that the Charity enter into a Tenancy at Will with the provider on the terms as set out in the appendix to this report; and

3.     notes that a further report will be brought back to this Sub-Committee to seek the necessary approvals for the leasehold disposal once these have been negotiated.

16.3

Reasons for Decision

16.3.1

The proposal will ensure that the Golf facility is retained for use by the public, this includes provision of public toilet facilities for users of the park. The new operator, Everyone Active (EA), is long established in the UK and will bring a wealth of expertise in managing the golf facilities. Their mission is to encourage more people to take part in physical activity which aligns with the Council’s Sport and Physical Activity Strategy.

The contract with EA will include the requirement to insure and maintain the facility, this will remove this liability from the Charity.

16.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

16.4.1

Alternative management models considered:

·       Three possible options for the future management of facilities were considered, this included in-house a Local Authority Trading Company (LATC) and appointment of an external partner. The in[1]house and LATC options were not selected as they were more expensive and presented a greater level of financial uncertainty and risk. They also would not allow for the level of investment needed to offer significantly improved leisure facilities.

·       Doing nothing was not a viable option. SCT are in the process of winding up, therefore, the current arrangements will contractually Page 173 end on 31st December 2024. Therefore, it was imperative that an alternative management model was identified.