The Cabinet considered a report of the Corporate Director for Place detailing the options for the future management and operation of the Carriage and Wagon Shed, Shoebury Garrison.

Resolved:

1.    That the Carriage and Wagon Shed be leased to the new Shoebury Coastal Community Interest Company as detailed in section 4 of the submitted report.

2.    That the Corporate Director of Place be authorised to advertise the opportunity to develop and manage the building for the benefit of residents and visitors to the borough if the Shoebury Coastal Community Interest Company is unable to take on the lease of the building by 30th September 2017.

3.    That the Corporate Director of Place be authorised to negotiate and agree terms of any lease associated with the Carriage and Wagon Shed in consultation with the Council’s Asset Management and Legal Teams.

4.    That the delivery of any fit-out of the Carriage and Wagon Shed, as set out in the Coastal Communities Funding application, be supported.

5.    That the financial position, as set out in section 7.2 of the report, be noted.

Reasons for Decision

Leasing the building to a community interest company whose aims are to benefit the Shoeburyness area should ensure that the Carriage and Wagon Shed is managed for the benefit of the local area. It will help safeguard the Carriage and Wagon Shed for the future and minimise pressures on Council resources.

Other Options

As set out in the submitted report

This is an Executive Function

Called-in to Place Scrutiny Committee

Executive Councillor – Holland