Issue - meetings

That Members note the withdrawal of interest from RMW Golf Ltd on the grounds that the company is unable to progress with the opportunity on the basis of their tender submission.

That Members note that the decision of RMW Golf Ltd to not proceed with their scheme brings the tendering process to an end.

That officers be authorised to take the necessary steps to formally close the Golf Centre until further notice and to advise the interested parties of this decision.

That officers be authorised to take the necessary steps to secure the site to minimise the risk of trespass onto, or vandalism of, the land/buildings.

That officers be requested to report back to the earliest available Cabinet meeting with advice and information about the medium to long term options for the site.

That this report be taken to the next meeting of the Transformation and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

An urgent report was submitted to Cabinet to advise members of the current position regarding the grant of a new lease of the Keele Golf Centre to RMW Golf Limited and to obtain decisions on the immediate steps to be taken.

Resolved:

a)    That Members note the withdrawal of interest from RMW Golf Ltd on the grounds that the company is unable to progress with the opportunity on the basis of their tender submission.

b)    That Members note that the decision of RMW Golf Ltd to not proceed with their scheme brings the tendering process to an end.

c)    That officers be authorised to take the necessary steps to formally close the Golf Centre until further notice and to advise the interested parties of this decision.

d)    That officers be authorised to take the necessary steps to secure the site to minimise the risk of trespass onto, or vandalism of, the land/buildings.

e)    That officers be requested to report back to the earliest available Cabinet meeting with advice and information about the medium to long term options for the site.

f)     That this report be taken to the next meeting of the Transformation and Resources Overview and Scrutiny Committee.