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9.1

This report:
 
1.    
Seeks the approval of the Charity Trustee Sub
Committee acting as Charity Trustee of Endcliffe Park (Registered
Charity Number 1112149) (“the Charity”) to undertake a
marketing exercise to identify potential interest in the Endcliffe
Park Lodge (“the Property”) as a commercial food and
beverage offer.

 
2.    
Asks committee to note that any proposals relating
to Endcliffe Park Lodge will be brought back to the Charity Trustee
Sub Committee for consideration and approval.

 

 

9.2

RESOLVED
UNANIMOUSLY: That the Charity Trustee
Sub-Committee approves the undertaking of a marketing
exercise as detailed in the report.

 

 

9.3

Reasons for Decision

 

 

9.3.1

The proposal to transform this Grade 2 listed
building in a green flag park:
 
·      
would bring a special, historic and important facility back into
use;
·      
could bring much needed investment to the Lodge to reduce the risk
of it falling into a worse state of repair;
·      
enhance the facilities for recreation and leisure offered by
Endcliffe Park;
·      
could contribute to charity park income;
·      
could reduce the charity’s liabilities by passing on
maintenance and repair responsibilities to the tenant; and
·      
could provide local business and job opportunities thereby
improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants of Sheffield
and the surrounding area.

 

 

9.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

 

 

9.4.1

There is an option to do nothing which would
risk the Lodge falling into disrepair. Doing nothing would not
further the Charity’s objectives and an opportunity to
enhance and improve the facilities at Endcliffe Park would be
missed.