Decision details

To consider a report of the Cabinet member for Resources seeking to:

• obtain approval in principle to the grant of a lease to Bush Hill FC of land at Mansel Park for use as a football pitch and for changing rooms at less than best consideration; and
• obtain consent to the advertisement of the proposed lease of the public open space at Mansel Park.

(i)  Subject to the outcome of public advertisement/consultation, in principle to agree to the disposal of part of Mansel Park  by a lease to Bush Hill Football Club for a period of 10 years upon such terms as the Senior Manager: Property, Procurement & Contract Management considers reasonable.

(ii)  To authorise the Head of Legal, HR and Democratic Services to advertise the proposed disposal in accordance with Section 123 Local Government Act 1972.

(iii)  Should any objections be received to the public advertisement or as a result of public consultations, to refer these objections to Cabinet for determination. If no objections are received to authorise granting a lease of Mansel Park on the terms set out in this report and as provided at Recommendation (i) above, without further referral to Cabinet, subject to all planning concerns being resolved and planning permission being granted for the proposed use.

(iv)  To approve the rent of £1000 per annum for the site which is less than market value 

1. To enable the club to expand from their current position.  Promotion within the league requires certain ground requirements that can not be presently met. Also to provide wider community facilities and opportunities to the local community.
2. Consultation has been undertaken with relevant officers in the City Council including Property Services and Parks.
3. Some elements of the works require planning permission and this is currently proceeding through the usual planning processes. Further details in relation to planning are considered below.
4. Public consultation will be undertaken and any objections reported back to Cabinet for consideration.

Not to consider the grant of a lease, however this could prevent the expansion and progression of the football club and limit its membership which would be detrimental for community provisions.