The Director of Law, HR and Asset Management presented a report which sought Members’ approval to the grant of a rent free period on the letting of both Lodges in order to support the efforts of The Active Drama Company Limited in establishing an Arts Centre at the location, and to allow rent free occupation of part of the South Lodge to the Friends of Birkenhead Park.

Resolved - That

(1)  approval be given to the grant of a twelve month rent free period in respect of  the North Lodge and six months rent free in respect of the South Lodge;

(2)  the Friends of Birkenhead Park be allowed to occupy part of the South Lodge rent-free.