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9.1

The Committee considered a
report of the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services which
requested approval of the grant of licences to two selected mobile
catering operators (Animal Farm and Charles Ashmore Road
pitches).

 

 

9.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Charity Trustees
Sub-Committee Policy Committee:-

(a) 
Notes the report; and

(b) 
Approves the grant of licenses for mobile catering
operations at the Animal Farm and Charles Ashmore Road pitches, on
the basis that it is in the best interest of the Charity to do
so.

 

 

 

 

9.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

9.3.1

The mobile catering facilities
contribute to the objects of the charity, providing amenities
within recreation/pleasure grounds for use by the public. It has
also become an expected part of visitor’s park
experience.

 

 

9.3.2

Generating an income allows the
council as sole trustee to support the management and maintenance
of the park and in turn contribute to the charity
objects.

 

 

9.3.3

The offers from the selected
operators are financially better than the other bids. Based on our
knowledge of these operators and payment history we have no
concerns over their ability to meet the level of fees proposed or
the terms of the licences.

 

 

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

9.4.1

Alternative Option 1 – Do
nothing

 

Reason for rejection
There is the option to not offer licences to any of
the operators who have bid. This would mean there would be no
provision for this type of offer within the park and would impact
on the rental income for the charity which contributes directly to
the management and maintenance of the park. This would have a
detrimental impact on the quality of the visitor experience. This
option has therefore been rejected.