Decision details

Decision Maker: Corporate Director (Place & Wellbeing) & Deputy Chief Executive

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

On 2nd September 2025 recommendations were approved for a proposed 18-month lease to enable the High Street Accelerator Town Partnership, in association with the Council, to introduce a new business to Dovercourt High Street, enhancing the retail mix and supporting a new or growing business. The lease is now ready to be signed.

Decision:

To sign and complete an 18-month lease agreement for 244 High Street, Dovercourt to provide start-up business space as part of the High Street Accelerator funded programme.
To sign and complete rent deposit deed for the duration of the lease agreement supplemental to the lease agreement.
To sign and complete the licence for alterations/work supplemental to the lease agreement.

Alternative options considered:

None

Publication date: 18/02/2026

Date of decision: 18/02/2026