Issue - meetings

To consider the report of the Acting Director of City Development outlining proposals regarding the granting of a lease to the School Partnership Trust in respect of Garforth Squash and Leisure Centre from a date to be agreed and seeking approval to delegate the necessary authority to the Acting Director of City Development to finalise and conclude the lease.

The Acting Director of City Development submitted a report outlining proposals regarding the granting of a lease to the School Partnership Trust in respect of Garforth Squash and Leisure Centre from a date to be agreed and seeking approval to delegate the necessary authority to the Acting Director of City Development in order to finalise and conclude the lease.

The report noted that an Equality Impact Assessment had been completed in relation to this matter, which had been published within the Equalities Section of the Council's website. 

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the proposed method of disposal via direct negotiation with the Schools Partnership Trust, together with the aims of the proposed transfer and the risks and mitigations identified within the submitted report, be noted. 

(b)  That the principle of a community asset transfer of Garforth Squash and Leisure Centre to the School Partnership Trust at less than best consideration be approved.

(c)  That the Acting Director of City Development, in consultation with the Executive Member for Leisure, be authorised to finalise a lease agreement in keeping with the principles and terms outlined within the submitted report and subject to receipt of a suitable and robust business plan to conclude a lease with the School Partnership Trust.