Decision
Analysis
outcome: Recommendations Approved
summary: Granting a lease and management contract for the Homelands Community Building and adjacent land to a preferred bidder
topline: The Executive has decided to grant a lease and management contract for the Homelands Community Building and adjacent land to a preferred bidder.
reason_contentious: This decision may be contentious as it involves the allocation of public property to a private entity, potentially affecting local community access and use of the building and land.
affected_stakeholders: ["Local community members", "Preferred bidder", "Council officials"]
contentiousness_score: 7
political_party_relevance: There are no explicit mentions of political parties in the decision, but political influence may be present in the selection of the preferred bidder.
URL: https://minutes.tewkesbury.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=8320
Decision Maker: Executive
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: 1. That the grant of a lease of the Homelands Community Building and adjacent land shown edged red on the plan attached to this report, to the preferred bidder be APPROVED. 2. That award of the management contract (which shall be co-terminus with the lease), to the preferred bidder be APPROVED. 3. That, subject to the passing of the procurement standstill period without challenge, that authority be delegated to the Director: Corporate Resources in consultation Director of One Legal to: i. finalise and enter into the lease and management agreement with the preferred bidder; and ii. take all necessary steps and undertake all necessary procedures including entering into any legal documents for and associated with the lease and management of the Homelands Community Building.
Date of Decision: July 9, 2025