Agenda item - Beach Huts - modernising licence terms and conditions

Report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture

1)            That That the committee agrees not to increase the transfer fee for beach huts that was originally approved in the fees & charges for 2018/19; and

2)            That the committee approves consultation with beach hut owners on the proposed modernised beach hut licence as attached in appendix 3. The committee will then consider implementation of the new beach hut licence subject to the consultation response to a future meeting.

25.1      The Committee considered a report of the Executive Director, Economy, Environment & Culture that requested approval for consultation on the modernised terms and conditions of beach hut licences.

25.2      On behalf of the Conservative Group, Councillor Nemeth moved the following motion:

2.2       That the committee approves consultation with beach hut owners on the proposed modernised beach hut licence as attached in appendix 3. The Executive Director for Economy, Environment & Culture Committee will then consider implementation of the new beach hut licence under delegated powers subject to the consultation response to a future meeting.

25.3      Introducing the motion, Councillor Nemeth explained that its purpose was to ensure committee oversight and greater clarity on the results of the consultation and way forward.

25.4      Councillor Norman formally seconded the motion.

25.5      The Chair put the motion to the vote that passed.

25.6      The Chair put the recommendations, as amended to the vote that passed.

25.7      RESOLVED-

1)            That the committee agrees not to increase the transfer fee for beach huts that was originally approved in the fees & charges for 2018/19; and

2)            That the committee approves consultation with beach hut owners on the proposed modernised beach hut licence as attached in appendix 3. The committee will then consider implementation of the new beach hut licence subject to the consultation response to a future meeting.