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To approve the renewal of the licence to
Stagecoach (South) Ltd of the land known as ‘Guildford Bus
Station,’ Friary Centre, Commercial Road, Guildford in line
with the following terms and conditions:

Stagecoach will be responsible for:
• Acting as the principal operator and manager of the Bus
Station 24/7.
• Collecting, determining, and enforcing the payment of
departure charges; all revenues arising from the Condition of Use
and any rents payable in respect of any advertising space within or
attached to the Bus Station.
• Business rates and all other outgoings consumed or applied
in connection with the use and running of the Bus Station.
• Obtaining and holding for the duration of the agreement 24/7
public liability insurance
• Fire Risk Assessment and Evacuation Strategy
• Actioning any repairs or cleaning duties which pose an
immediate risk to health and safety (the Council agreeing to
reimburse any reasonable costs)
• Building Insurance Premium.

Guildford Borough Council will remain responsible for:
• Continuing to clean the roadway and concourse; and emptying
associated rubbish bins.
• General repairs and maintenance – limited to keeping
the land in no better condition than the current state of repair
due to an overriding agreement.

The agreed licence period is 12 months backdated to 18/12/2024 and
expiring 17/12/2025 The licence fee will be a peppercorn.

The Bus Station forms part of the North Street Redevelopment Site.
A refurbished Bus Station is to be provided as part of the
redevelopment. Corporate Programmes have confirmed we are able to
grant Stagecoach a 12-month licence until December 2025.

If you have any queries, then please contact Emma Guy who will be
happy to provide further information.