Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Services

Presented by the Community Services Portfolio Holder

The Community Services Portfolio Holder presented the report to Members.

She advised Members that as the project required investment of public money, it was appropriate to bring the report to Cabinet to inform Members of the potential risks. She stated that Coalville Town was doing very well and the Council wanted to continue its support of the club. She informed Members that they were delegating authority to the Director of Services, in consultation with the Corporate Portfolio Holder to enter into agreements that are to the satisfaction of the Section 151 Officer.

Councillor R Blunt stated that he would support the recommendation to ensure that the club could grow.

Councillor T J Pendleton stated that the Council had assisted in the past and that it would be very churlish not to support the local team. He highlighted that there was always risks with these types of agreements.

It was moved by Councillor A V Smith, seconded by Councillor R Blunt and

RESOLVED THAT:

Cabinet

1.    Notes the details contained within the report; and

2.    Gives delegated authority to the Director of Services in consultation with the Corporate Portfolio Holder to agree to the lease, the grant agreement and other associated agreements tothe satisfaction of the Section 151 Officer

Reason for decision: For Cabinet to agree to the potential costs to the authority.