Lease Award - Beethoven Community Centre

July 15, 2026 Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for Resident Services and Civic Pride approved a 100% rent contribution to Queen's Park Community Council for a 5-year lease at the Beethoven Community Centre, subject to the Council acquiring the property. This decision was made on 15/07/2026.

The Cabinet Member for Value for Money and Finance approved the award of a contract to Logan Construction (South East) Ltd for essential repairs at Hallfield Primary School for approximately £1.615 million. This decision was made on 01/07/2026.

The Cabinet Member for Housing and Regeneration approved the award of three contracts for Women's Accommodation-Based Support Services totalling £9.45 million over a maximum of five years. This decision was made on 30/06/2026.

The Executive Director – Environment & Communities, in consultation with the Executive Director of Finance & Resources, decided to rely on the mandatory Parent Company Guarantee and not require a Performance Bond for the Highways and Public Realm Contract. This decision was made on 23/06/2026.

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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.

Supporting Documents

OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
OFF26-84- Highways Contract Security Arrangements.pdf
RSCP26-01 CMR.pdf
VFM26-06 CMR - Hallfield Primary School Summer Works Programme.pdf
HR26-02 CMR.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date15 Jul 2026
Effective from8 Jul 2026
Originally due27 Mar 2020