Archived decisions

Decision Maker:

The Executive Member for Policy and Resources

Date of Decision:

9 December 2008

Decision Title:

Fort Nelson - Continuing Support to Major Improvement Project

Decision Reference:

411

Report From:

The Acting Director of Property, Business & Regulatory Services

(Summary of an Exempt Decision)

Contact name:

Chris Jelliffe/Bob Wallbridge

Tel:

01962 846617
01962 847894

Email:

[email protected]
[email protected]

1) Summary

The following decisions were made:

1.1. That the proposals for improving the visitor experience at the Fort be welcomed.

1.2. That authority be given to issue formal consent to the proposed alterations and improvements under the existing lease to the Royal Armouries.

1.3. That officers continue to support the development and implementation of the project.

1.4. That approval be given to the proposed acquisition of approximately 0.35 hectares (0.85 acres) of land adjoining the Fort on the basis outlined in the report and on other terms and conditions to be settled by the Acting Director of Property Business and Regulatory Services (Interim Head of Estates).

1.5. That, if successful in the purchase, the acquired land be made available to the Royal Armouries on a similar basis to the existing lease of the Fort.

1.6. That the existing lease to the Royal Armouries be amended to remove the current termination provision and replace it with a positive covenant by the Armouries to keep the museum open to the public.

2) Reasons for the decisions

2.1. The proposed decisions support the Corporate Strategy and, in particular, enhance our quality of place by enabling a major scheme of improvements to be implemented at the historic Fort Nelson which is an important national museum.

3) Other options considered and rejected:

3.1. The alternative option would be not to support the project, which would see the loss of a significant opportunity to enhance the visitor experience at the historic fort.

4) Conflicts of Interest:

4.1. Conflicts of interest declared by the decision-maker:

None

4.2. Conflicts of interest declared by other Executive Members consulted:

None

5) Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee:

None

6) Any reasons for the matter being dealt with if urgent :

None

7) Statement from the Decision Maker:

Approved by:

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Date:

9 December 2008

Executive Member for Policy & Resources

Councillor T K Thornber