Resolved –

That further to Minute No 44 above the content of the exempt appendices circulated with the agenda be noted.

The assistant Director for Community Services presented this report which

provided an update on the proposed transfer of the Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre to an alternative specialist theatre provider on a long lease, while the Council retains the freehold ownership. This was a part of the 2019/20 Budget options.

After consideration, there were no submissions which met all of the criteria so the recommendation was not to proceed and explore alternative solutions and reduce costs. Further reports on options would be presented in the future.

Resolved - That:

(1)  the offer received following the bid process detailed in the report does not fulfil the aspirations of the Council, does not match the bid process and should not be accepted.

(2)  the Floral Pavilion be retained ‘in house’ and opportunities for additional income and cost savings be explored in order to reduce the Council subsidy.