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11.1

The Charity Trustee Sub Committee is asked to
consider the contents of this report, alongside the letter from the
Charity Commission dated 27th June 2024 regarding Graves Park. The
Charity Trustee Sub-Committee is asked to approve the draft
response to the Charity Commission which is set out in the
appendix.

11.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Charity
Trustee Sub-Committee:-
 
1.    
notes the contents of the report;
 
2.    
approves the draft letter annexed to this report subject to the
revisions requested by the Sub-Committee in the meeting;
 
3.    
notes that officers will send a letter (by email) in the form
approved by the Charity Trustee Sub-Committee to the Charity
Commission, within 3 working days of the decision;
 
4.    
requests that a report be prepared and presented to
the Sub-Committee in November 2024 which explores alternative sites
for the operational plant and equipment (not restricted to existing
Parks); and
 
5.    
requests that a situation report on the other
charitable parks, with regard to
implementing the charitable interests lawfully, be prepared and
presented to the meeting of the Sub-Committee in November
2024.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

Responding to the Charity Commission maintains
the ongoing relationship with the Charity Commission which is
essential to ensure that whatever plans the Trustee settles on for
the various matters in Graves Park and the wider charitable
interests are implemented lawfully.

11.3.2

To maintain good governance, it is important
for the Graves Park Charity Trustees to approve any significant
correspondence with the CC.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

Do nothing. This could lead to the outcome set
out at paragraph 4.3.1 of the report and
also cause reputational damage to the Council.