Decision details

To consider options for the bar/catering operation as requested by Cabinet at the May 2013 meeting and to provide an update on The Storey operation.

(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Hanson)

Cabinet received a joint report from the Chief Officer (Resources) and Chief Officer (Regeneration & Planning) to consider options for the bar/catering operation, as requested by Cabinet in May 2013, and provide an update on The Storey operation.  The report was exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. 

The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in a report exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. 

Councillor Hanson proposed, seconded by Councillor Leytham:-

“That the recommendations, as set out in the exempt report, be approved.”

Councillors then voted:-

Resolved unanimously:

(1)       That Cabinet notes the exempt report and in particular, the change in approach regarding the provision of management capacity for the Storey.

(2)        That Cabinet approves the granting of a new 5 year lease to NICE Enterprises Ltd on the terms set out in the exempt report.

Officers responsible for effecting the decision:

Chief Officer (Resources)

Chief Officer (Regeneration & Planning)

Reasons for making the decision:

At its meeting on 28 May 2013 Cabinet requested that further proposals in relation to management provision and the café lease be reported to a future Cabinet meeting. (Minute 9 refers).