Decision details

Cabinet considered a report proposing new arrangements for the delivery of catering and related services at Tatton Park as a key element of the Tatton Vision programme.

The report recommended the establishment of an arms-length company as a way of providing the best financial return to the Council and the flexibility to manage brand alignment and quality in line with future market development opportunities. The recommendation had been informed by a detailed options analysis undertaken by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) and the approach had been endorsed by the Tatton Park Board on 25^th January 2012.

RESOLVED

That

(1)   the creation of an arms-length company to deliver catering and other commercial services at Tatton Park in line with the Tatton Vision be approved; and

(2)   the Strategic Director Places and Organisational Capacity, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Prosperity, Director of Finance and Business Services, Head of Human Resources and Borough Solicitor, be authorised to take all necessary decisions to enable the delivery of the project.