(Report of Director of Street Scene, Leisure and Technical Services)
The report outlined the findings of a review of income generation opportunities at Leybourne Lakes Country Park (LLCP) linked to capital investment. The review, undertaken by a specialist consultant, had concluded that the site was strategically and commercially appealing to a range of external partners and recommended that the Council undertake a procurement exercise with a view to developing a potential management partnership in the future.
Following consideration by the Communities and Housing Advisory Board, the Cabinet Member for Community Services resolved that:
(1) the option of external management of Leybourne Lakes Country Park (LLCP) linked to capital investment be explored in accordance with the key principles outlined in the report;
(2) a report on a procurement exercise and timescale, taking into account feedback from consultation, be submitted to the next meeting of the Advisory Board; and
(3) Oaks Consultancy be approved to assist the Council in preparing for and undertaking a procurement exercise.