Decision details

RESOLVED (unanimously) that the Cabinet agreed to:

2.1  Agree the next steps for the future uses of Entry Hill and Approach golf courses

2.2  Note the results of the community consultation exercise in relation to Entry Hill

2.3  Recommend that an open procurement exercise is undertaken that allows all proposals to be properly considered and evaluated against an agreed set of criteria.  Proposals for community and sporting provision only will be considered.  Ensure that bidders are able to tender for one or both of the sites as desired.

2.4  Delegate to the Director of Environment authority to appoint a contractor in accordance with the Council’s prescribed governance and procurement process in consultation with the Cabinet Members for Finance and Communities

Use of Entry Hill golf course has declined over the past several years and the council wants to attract a larger number of people to enjoy open-air activity at this important site that forms part of Bath’s World Heritage Site designation.  The site operates at a financial loss to the Council. 

Given the level of interest in the site an open procurement exercise is the only fair way to resolve this issue.