Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: October 21, 2024

Purpose: Presentation of the business case and recommendation supporting a Community Asset Transfer of the Old Trafford Sports Barn

Content: That the Executive:   (1)       Approves the proposed disposal of the Old Trafford Sports Barn (OTSB) to the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) as a Community Asset Transfer (CAT) by way of two leases, one of the areas shaded red including a hatched blue on the plan and one of the area shaded green on the plan (Appendix 1).   (2)       Approves the full business plan (Part 2) for the future operation of OTSB by SPV.   (3)       Approves the completion of an agreement between the Council, Trafford Leisure Community Interest Company Limited (“Trafford Leisure”) and SPV of the transition arrangements detailed in this report (“the Transition Agreement”).   (4)       Delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Corporate Director of Finance and Systems and the Director of Legal and Governance to approve minor amendments to the full business plan (Part 2) for the future operation of OTSB by SPV.   (5)       Delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with the Director of Finance and Systems and the Director of Legal and Governance to agree the final head of terms of the proposed leases to completion including any other documents necessary to implement the decision of the Executive.   (6)       Delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Place in consultation with the Director of Legal and Governance and the Director of Finance and Systems to enter into a funding agreement offered to the project and the terms and conditions associated with receiving a funding offer from Sport England and the Football Foundation.   (7)       Delegates authority to the Corporate Director of Place to submit planning permission for building works at Old Trafford Sports Barn subject to external funding secured.   (8)       Notes the provision of Early Years childcare provider at OTSB for minimum of 5 years, subject to an alternative site being sourced by either Trafford Council, SPV or the Early Years operator on site.   (9)       Notes Transfer of Undertakings of Pension and Employment rights (TUPE) may apply.   (10)    Notes Seymour Park is registered as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) and that the disposal of OTSB will be subject to the requirements for an ACV.