Purpose

Renegotiation of licence for 2026/27.

Decision

1. 1

The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services seeking approval for the grant of a licence to Sheffield Wednesday Football Club for the continued use of the main car park within Hillsborough Park on matchdays during the 2026/27 season.

1. 2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Charity Trustee Committee approves the grant of a licence to Sheffield Wednesday Football Club (SWFC).

1. 3

Reasons for Decision

1. 3.1

The proposal to grant a licence of the car park;

• Secures an increased contribution to running costs of the Park.

• Complies with the provisos contained within the power granted to the Trustee by the Scheme and with the statutory provisions contained within the Act and further with the requirements of the Charity Commission.

1. 4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

1. 4.1

Alternative Option 1

There is currently no other external commercial interest in the site so it is

simply a choice between this proposal and simply continuing to operate as

a pay and display instead on those dates.