Decision details

In July 2018 Cabinet Members approved a report to release funds to acquire the Darlington East End Club and Institute. The Assistant Director of Law and Governance was given delegated authority to complete all necessary documentation for the acquisition.

It was also agreed to grant the lease back to the Club, subject to terms and conditions detailed within the report. The Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services was given delegated authority to finalise detailed terms of the lease, as appropriate.

The acquisition of the East End Club by the Council and the grant of the lease, subject to terms and conditions, have now been completed.

The release of funding and the acquisition of the Darlington East End Club and Institute be approved on the terms set out in the report to Cabinet.

The grant of a lease back to the Darlington East End Club be approved on the principal terms set out in the report to Cabinet with the Director of Economic Growth and Neighbourhood Services being given delegated authority to finalise detailed terms as appropriate.

The AD- Law and Governance be authorised to complete all necessary documentation.

Reasons - (a) To facilitate the vision for Darlington Bank Top Station and the improvement of the Eastern approach to the station.

(b) To take advantage of the opportunity to acquire the property at a reasonable price in advance of future requirements and avoiding statutory compensation provisions.

None.