Decision details

Beck Theatre, Hayes - contract extension

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decisions:

RESOLVED:

 

That Cabinet:

 

1)    Agrees the extension of the existing contract to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality theatre and cultural offer at the Beck Theatre, Hayes until December 2024 on a reduced subsidy level between July 2024-December 2024;

2)    Agrees to delegate authority on a further extension (maximum of three years) based on a zero-subsidy model to the Corporate Director of Place, in consultation with Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Residents’ Services;

3)    Agrees to peppercorn rent for this extension period on similar terms as the current arrangement.

 

Reasons for decision

 

Cabinet agreed the extension of contractual arrangements with the operator of The Beck Theatre in Hayes, with the move to operate in the future without Council subsidy.

 

Alternative options considered and rejected

 

Alternative options considered by Cabinet were set out in the confidential report.

 

Relevant Select Committee

Corporate Resources & Infrastructure

Expiry date for any scrutiny call-in / date decision can be implemented (if no call-in)

Cabinet’s decisions can be called in by a majority of the select committee by 5pm, Friday 5 July 2024

Officer(s) to action

Karrie Whelan / Darren Deeks

Directorate

Place

Classification

Private - Whilst the Cabinet's decisions above are always made public, the officer report relating to this matter is not because it was considered in the private part of the meeting and contained information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and the public interest in withholding the information outweighed the public interest in disclosing it in accordance with Section 100(A) and paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12 (A) to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended).

 

 

Publication date: 28/06/2024

Date of decision: 27/06/2024

Decided at meeting: 27/06/2024 - CABINET

Effective from: 06/07/2024

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