That the Executive Director of Place Services having due regard to the objections received in relation to the Public Open Space Disposal Notice and, subject to the
granting of planning permission for new paddle tennis courts, agrees to proceed with the lease of the site.

Objections to the disposal of land at Braywick Park, Maidenhead by way of lease for the principal use as a Paddle Tennis facility, have been considered by the Council on balance of disposal of the site versus loss of the open space at Braywick Park.

Taking into account comparative and competing local community needs, the Council has considered the representation received from the public and, on the
balance of benefits to the community, confirms that, subject to grant of planning permission and ensuring continued access to other community clubs within the
broader site, is recommending that the lease of the site proceeds.

Do Nothing: The existing sports facility would remain vacant and attract ongoing repairs and liability costs, it would also not provide access or use for local residents to sports and leisure activity.

The risks associated with this project are limited for the council, as it will only be releasing land to enable the future project to be delivered.

The council will enter into a lease agreement with the Paddle Tennis operator for an agreed term.

Andrew Vallance
Date advice given: Wed, 04th October 2023

Elaine Browne & Katherine Lamprell
Date advice given: Mon, 02nd October 2023

The Equality Act 2010 places a statutory duty on the council to ensure that when considering any new or reviewed strategy, policy, plan, project, service or procedure the impacts on particular groups, an EQIA will be published on the council website for this project.
Climate change/sustainability. In light of the council motion to declare a climate change emergency, the development of the new facility demonstrate that
sustainable materials and construction methods
are used where at all possible. The requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation have been considered and taken
into account before making a decision. In this instance, it has not been necessary to carry out a Date Protection Impact Assessment.

Any decision which is taken in exercise of an express delegation made to an officer by the Cabinet or a Cabinet Sub Committee