Lease Award - Beethoven Community Centre
July 15, 2026 Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride (Cabinet member) Unknown 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 a 100% rental contribution to Queen's Park Community Council for a five-year lease of the Beethoven Community Centre, subject to the Council acquiring the centre. This decision was made on July 15, 2026. The council will provide a grant of £85,000 per year for five years to support the centre's management.
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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.
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Details
| Reference | Call-ins |
| Outcome | For consultation |
| Decision date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 27 Mar 2020 |