Purpose

Update
to Cabinet following urgent key decision taken by the CEO, having
consulted with the Leader: acceptance of a land transfer at nil
consideration; in order to proceed with the operational management
and maintenance of the facilities.

Content

Cabinet noted the
following:
 

     
i.       
The acceptance of the freehold land transfer of the
Sports Pitches within the Western Park through a Decision taken by
the Chief Executive, having considered the valuation report and
assessment of resultant liabilities. 

 

   
ii.       
The procurement of an external specialist operator
for the unified Western Park sports facility has progressed and an
operator has been identified; the contract has been awarded subject
to satisfactory references and is conditional upon successful land
transfer.

 

  
iii.       
The establishment of a Governance mechanism by which
Northstowe Town Council and the local
community can partner with SCDC to ensure local accountability and
oversight of the management and maintenance of the Phase 1 Sports
Facility, i.e. the creation of a
management board through a memorandum of understanding.