Lease Award - Beethoven Community Centre
July 15, 2026 Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride approved the Council's 100% contribution of the annual rent to Queen's Park Community Council for a 5-year lease at the Beethoven Community Centre, subject to its acquisition by the Council. This decision was made on 15/07/2026. The Council will provide a grant of £85,000 per year for five years to support the centre's management.
Gerald Almeroth, Executive Director of Finance and Resources, approved the grant of a Tenancy at Will to the tenant of 110 Alderney Street on 06/05/26. This allows the tenant to remain in occupation while an extension of the commissioning contract is considered.
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Purpose
The Cabinet Member will consider matters relating to the award of a lease to a community organisation to manage the Beethoven Community Centre.
Decision
Summary of Decision: The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride has approved the Council’s contribution of 100% of the annual rent to Queen’s Park Community Council (QPCC) in respect of a proposed 5-year lease at the Beethoven Community Centre, subject to its acquisition by the Council.
Reasons for Decision: QPCC, having been appointed by the Council to manage the Beethoven Community Centre once it has been acquired, was eligible for a rental contribution assessment which concluded that the Council’s contribution should be 100% of the chargeable rate based on eligibility, financial and social value criteria.
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 15 Jul 2026 |