Decision Maker: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 25, 2025

Purpose: To consider the objections and comments regarding proposals to grant a 10 year lease of Pensford Field to Dose of Nature and to decide whether or not to proceed with the grant.

Content: RESOLVED:   The Committee resolved to:   a) Note that, in compliance with the provisions of s.123 (2A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the Council advertised its intention to grant a lease of up to 10 years to Dose of Nature (DoN) – see appendix 1.   b) Note that the Council has received 190 (53.4%) objections to the proposal, 163 (45.8%) comments in favour of the proposal and 3 neutral submissions.   c) Carefully consider the objections and comments received which are summarised in appendix 2   d) Accept the officer recommendation to grant a lease to DoN.   (e) Should the Committee decide to grant the lease to DoN to delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Valuation and Asset Management Services to complete the negotiation and finalise the lease and ancillary documentation on such detailed terms as considered necessary within the parameters in this report, ensuring that schools are excluded from the provision for fees for hire & ensuring access to WCs in the final lease.   f) To note the contents of the exempt report on this matter elsewhere on this agenda.