The report considered the granting of a 25 year lease on Seymour Fields and Playing Fields with the terms set out in Heads of Terms in Appendix A to the report. 

Cllr Mrs McKinlay MOVED and Cllr Kerslake SECONDED an expanded version of the recommendation in the report and following a full discussion a vote was taken on a show of hands and it was

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY

That a new lease be granted in accordance with the terms set out in Heads of Terms (Appendix A of the report), effective from April 2018.  Delegated authority to be given to the Chief Executive to draft a letter of intent and to agree the final arrangements.

Reason for Recommendation

A new lease for the Parish Council being put in place on the basis outlined in Appendix A of the report would ensure that the asset was managed by the local community for community use.