The report considered the Courage Playing Fields and the deed of covenant as it was related to the Shenfield Cricket Club (SCC). The Management Agreement recommended, and summarised at paragraphs 4.3 – 4.5 was not a disposal of land but contained terms considered reasonable for the next 60 years.

Ward Members had spoken to residents about the duty of care to the Borough with regards to the issues raised at the Cricket Club.

After a full decision, a motion was MOVED by Cllr Quirk and SECONDED by Cllr Sapwell to receive the recommendation set out in the report.

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY:

1.            That delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Asset Manager to negotiate and enter into a management agreement with the Shenfield Cricket Club for the use of the Cricket field as summarised in this report.

2.            That delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Asset Manager to negotiate and enter into a lease with the Shenfield Cricket Club in respect of the land used for the provision of the pavilion, Score Box and the practise nets as approved under 14/00836/FUL and as summarised in paragraph 4.7 of this report.

3.            That the Business and Town Centres Committee be recommended to add the Courage Playing Fields Car Park to the Council's Off Street Parking Places Order and publish a statutory consultation to include provisions which will achieve the recommendations set out in paragraphs 4.10 to 4.12 of this report.

4.            That delegated authority be granted to the Strategic Asset Manager to take legal action to protect the Council’s interests in the Courage Playing Fields if the Club do not agree to these terms.

REASON FOR DECISION

To ensure that the Council’s Assets are managed in accordance with good estate management practices.