Decision details

(Key decision):

(1) To note the defective boundary wall at Westgate Car Park and approve the capital budget allocation of £150,000 for initial remedial investigations and surveys;

(2) To note the progress update regarding remedial work being undertaken at Castle Rise Wall, notwithstanding that it is not a corporate asset;

(3) To note the progress update regarding recommissioning of the Marine Workshops and approve the capital budget allocation of £400k to support phase 2 improvements at the property;

(4) (a) To note the progress update regarding West Beach Promenade;

(b) To purchase the West Beach Promenade from Newhaven Port and Properties Ltd subject to contract, valuation and full due diligence;

(c) To construct a new restaurant and destination facilities on West Beach Promenade;

(d) To invite expressions of interest for the grant of a lease of the restaurant and leisure facilities, and to enter into that lease; and

(e) To authorise the Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Regeneration and Planning, in consultation with the Lead Member for Finance, Assets and Community Wealth Building and the Chief Finance (S151) Officer to take all necessary actions to progress the proposals set out in (4) above including the approval and implementation of all processes and procedures, the negotiation of terms, authorising the execution of all necessary documentation and any ancillary matters.