It is proposed that a sum of £20,000 is offered as a one-off grant to the Bridgemere Centre Ltd. to enable them to purchase the freehold subject to the certain conditions.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Hampden Park; St Anthonys;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/12/2016
Decision due: 13 Dec 2016 by Eastbourne Borough Council Cabinet
Lead member: Councillor Alan Shuttleworth Councillor.Shuttleworth@eastbourne.gov.uk
Lead director: Director of Service Delivery
Department: Service Delivery
Contact: Pat Taylor, Strategy and Commissioning Lead for Community and Partnerships Email: pat.taylor@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk Tel: (01323) 415909.
Consultation process
The Trustees of the Bridgemere Centre have been consulted about alternative options including support to negotiate a lower rent but are keen to proceed with the purchase of the building if possible as this offers a much more sustainable future for the Centre.