Decision made
That recommendations 1 – 3 outlined in the report be approved.
Reasons for decision
The lease was granted to the highest rental offer received for the Café in a recent marketing exercise conducted jointly by Estates and Parks.
The letting to the Friends of Hurst Grange Park will facilitate the enhancement and improvement of Hurst Grange Park at no cost to the Council.
The granting of the lease as recommended in the report will facilitate community engagement in the Park.
Other options considered and rejected
Lower rental offers were received for the Café but these were rejected for the reasons given above.