Closure of Thwaite Watermill and early lease termination
April 5, 2024 Director of City Development (Officer) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to close Thwaite Mills, declare the property surplus to service requirements, surrender the three leases of the site to Canal & River Trust (CRT), continue engagement with trade unions on managing staff reductions during phased closure, engage with key stakeholders such as boaters using moorings at Thwaite, and serve notice (six months) on boaters to allow for vacant possession if required.
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Purpose
Approval will be sought to end Leeds City Council’s lease of Thwaite Watermill. The lease is due to come to an end in 2030. A 12-month notice period is required, from the nearest quarter. This should mean the latest date of surrendering the lease will be April 1 2025.
Decision
a) The Chief Officer Culture & Economy has approved the decision to close Thwaite Mills, declaring the property surplus to service requirements, and to surrender the three leases of the site to Canal & River Trust (CRT).
b) The Chief Officer Culture & Economy has approved continuing engagement with trade unions on managing staff reductions during phased closure, and with key stakeholders such as boaters using moorings at Thwaite.
c) The Chief Officer Culture & Economy has approved that, if required, notice (six months) be served on boaters to allow for vacant possession.
Details
| Decision date | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Effective from | 13 Apr 2024 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |