The Cabinet Member for Environment introduced the report which set out the proposals for a new lease of The Lodge at Faversham Recreation Ground, Faversham, to Faversham Rugby Club.  He explained that that the refurbishment of Faversham Recreation Ground was proceeding well and new uses were being made of some of the buildings.  The Cabinet Member for Environment added that the lease was required by the terms of the Heritage Lottery Fund.

A visiting Member spoke of the significance of the Faversham Recreation Ground on the community and said that it was not just a sports field.  He said that it was important to get the balance of the use of the recreation ground right, and congratulated the Cabinet Member for Environment.

The Greenspaces Manager drew attention to paragraph 5.3 on page 75 of the report, and updated Members that lease terms had now been agreed at the Faversham Municipal Charities General Purposes Meeting the previous week.

The Cabinet Member for Housing congratulated Members and officers on such a reasonable lease term agreement.

Resolved:

(1)  That  a new lease with Faversham Rugby Club be agreed.

(2)  That delegated authority be given to the Head of Property Services to agree final terms in consultation with the Cabinet Member for the Environment and the Cabinet Member for Economy and Property.

(3) That the Head of Mid Kent Legal Services be authorised to complete the necessary legal formalities in due course.