Decision details

RESOLVED:

That Tamworth Borough Council operates Tamworth Golf Course for an interim period while considering the longer term sustainability of the course, and;

a.

£116k revenue budget from contingency budget and £100k capital from contingency budget be released, and;

b.

The Director Communities Planning and Partnerships in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development be authorised to implement interim management arrangements as described in the draft business plan, and;

c.

The waiver of financial regulations in respect of the procurement of a grounds work contractor be authorised, and;

d.

The Director Communities Planning and Partnerships and Director Assets and Environment in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Economic Development be authorised to enter into a licence agreement for an external bar and catering service at the golf course subject to an appropriate business case, and;

e.

The Director Communities Planning and Partnerships in consultation with the Portfolio Holder Economic Development be authorised to undertake a project to review the long term sustainability of the Golf Course including the potential redevelopment of some of the course for future re-investment in golf and other services/projects.

(Moved by Councillor J Oates and seconded by Councillor M Greatorex)