Decision details

To agree to the self-management of Fordbridge Park tennis courts.

Cabinet considered a report on the proposed self-management of Fordbridge Park tennis courts.

Resolved to:

1.    authorise self-management of Fordbridge Park Tennis Courts;

2.    authorise the grant of a lease of Fordbridge Park Tennis Courts and land adjacent to the tennis courts within Fordbridge Park to Community Tennis Ltd subject to the negotiation of the heads of terms including appropriate lease length;

3.    authorise the sole rights for the sale of refreshments in Fordbridge Park to be included as part of the lease for Community Tennis Ltd; and

4.    authorise the Head of Sustainability and Leisure in conjunction with the Head of Asset Management and the portfolio holder to negotiate and finalise the heads of terms so the lease can be granted

Reason for the decision:

Cabinet noted that the proposal from Community Tennis Ltd would provide an opportunity to improve the tennis offer in the Borough whilst at the same time reducing the Council’s maintenance costs.