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FLORAL PAVILION – FUTURE OPERATIONAL MODEL

This report provides members of the TCCL Committee with an update position and proposed next steps relating to the Floral Pavilion Theatre & Conference Centre in New Brighton.

On 7th March 2024, committee agreed to:

1. Continue to operate the Floral Pavilion as a Council asset for the 2024/5 financial year within a net operational budget of £500,000, whilst identifying & implementing any efficiency, operational savings or increased income opportunities that are required to remain within this budget.
2. Implement immediate efficiency measures, namely a review of the internal catering model, improved programming and a reduction in agency workers.
3. Appoint an external consultant to carry out an options appraisal as to future opportunities for the asset and to determine market appetite and capital investment requirement as regards any alternative operating model. The final report from the consultant is provided as an exempt item to this paper in Appendix 1

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  -

Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Appendix 1 to this report contains exempt information as defined in Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. It is in the public interest to exclude the press and public under Paragraph 3 ‘Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding the information).’

Decision due: 19 Sep 2024 by Tourism, Communities, Culture & Leisure Committee

Lead director: Director of Neighbourhood Services

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