Decision details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Resources detailing any objections received to the leasing of land at Mansel Park to Bush Hill FC and to decide whether to proceed with the grant of a lease.

(i)  To not uphold the objections in relation to the proposed disposal of part of Mansel Park by lease to Bush Hill Football Club;

(ii)  To authorise the grant of a lease of part of Mansel Park (as set out on the plan at Appendix 1) for a period of 10 years subject to planning permission being granted for the proposed use; and

(iii)  To delegate authority to the Senior Manager: Property, Procurement and Contract Management to determine the terms and conditions to be applied to the lease approved at recommendation (ii) above, subject to remaining within the overall proposals for the lease as set out within this report.

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. It is considered that the benefits of the proposal outweigh the grounds of objections.

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.