Background:
This report updated Members on the establishment of a Tennis Academy at Beechings Cross playing fields, Gillingham and sought agreement to enter into a partnership with Jarvis Holdings (Medway) Limited.
The report provided details of the proposal that consisted of five indoor courts, three outdoor courts and clubhouse, which was aimed primarily at young people at an affordable price. It also provided background as to the site itself and the previous proposal for a tennis academy. An exempt appendix set out the terms, including financial implications of the new proposals to develop a Tennis Academy at Beechings Cross.
It was noted that negotiations had not been finalised and therefore it was proposed that negotiations be finalised with the provider on the best terms reasonably obtainable having regard to the parameters set out in the exempt appendix.
The Cabinet agreed to accept this report as urgent to enable the proposal to be progressed taking the opportunity that had arisen.
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Decision: |
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146/2011 |
The Cabinet supported the proposal to develop a Tennis Academy on the Beechings Cross site with the new company to be established by Jarvis Holdings (Medway) Limited. |
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147/2011 |
The Cabinet authorised the Director of Regeneration, Community and Culture and the Chief Finance Officer, in consultation with the Portfolio Holders for Housing and Community Services and Finance, to: a) Consider any objections made pursuant to the advertisement under s123(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972 and to determine, in the light of those objections and all other relevant matters, whether to proceed with the lease of the land and if so; b) To finalise negotiations with Jarvis Holdings (Medway) Limited on the best terms reasonably obtainable having regard to the parameters set out in the Exempt Appendix and to enter into the necessary legal agreements with such provider and/or any new company established by the such provider, if necessary using its wellbeing powers under Circular 06/03 (Local Government Act 1972 general disposal consent (England) 2003. |
Reasons:
These decisions will enable the establishment of a new Tennis Academy within Medway, meeting established demand, whilst at the same time affording Gillingham Football Club or any other provider the opportunity to bring forward proposals for the major footprint of the site, which will be considered on their merits in due course.