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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:
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Acting as the principal operator and manager of the Bus Station
24/7.
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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.
Revised July 2023
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Business rates and all other outgoings consumed or applied in
connection with the use and running of the Bus Station.
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Obtaining and holding for the duration of the agreement 24/7 public
liability insurance
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Fire Risk Assessment and Evacuation Strategy
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Actioning any repairs or cleaning duties which pose an immediate
risk to health and safety (GBC agreeing to reimburse any reasonable
costs)
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Building Insurance Premium.
Guildford Borough Council will remain responsible for:
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Continuing to clean the roadway and concourse; and emptying
associated rubbish bins.
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General repairs and maintenance – limited to only having to
keep the bus station land in no better state than is current due to
an overriding agreement.
The agreed licence period is 12 months backdated to 18/12/2025 and
expiring 17/12/2026 The licence fee will be a peppercorn. There is
to be a mutual rolling break clause with one month’s
notice.
The Bus Station forms part of the North Street Redevelopment Site.
A refurbished Bus Station is to be provided as part of the
redevelopment. The development team have confirmed we are able to
grant Stagecoach a 12-month licence as long as the mutual rolling
break clause is in place.
If you have any queries, then please contact Emma Guy who will be
happy to provide further information.

Reasons for the decision

The decision meets the policy requirements for
the Council and is required to maintain the operation of the bus
station.

Alternative options considered

The decision meets the policy requirements for
the Council and there were no alternative options available.