Agenda item

Appendices 1-3 of this report are not for publication as they contain exempt information of the description contained in paragraphs 14 and 16 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. In all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

RESOLVED: that

    1)        Authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks & Events, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer, to conclude negotiations with AMG and other relevant stakeholders to:

a.    complete the MOU with stakeholders based on the principles set out in the draft MOU attached at Confidential Appendix 1;

b.    complete the lease and associated documents as set out at Confidential Appendix 1; and

c.    complete the business sales agreement with AMG for St David’s Hall based on the principles set out in the draft business sales agreement as set out at Confidential Appendix 1.

    2)        the transfer of [all] employees to AMG under the Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment Regulations 2006) (TUPE) be authorised.

Appendices 1-3 of this report are not for publication as they contain exempt information of the description contained in paragraphs 14 and 16 of Part 4 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972. In all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

A confidential and public letter from the Economy & Culture Scrutiny Committee were circulated and a confidential response was also circulated.

Cabinet received the St David’s Hall report, which sought approval to transfer the business of St David’s Hall via a business sale agreement, for a 45-year lease to Academy Music Group (AMG).  This sale will ensure that St David’s Hall is fully insured and repaired to enable this world class venue to maintain a music, cultural and community offer, including a classical programme .  It was noted that the delivery of a classical and community programme is legal binding.

Cllr Burke noted that Cardiff and Wales will be the first to benefit from the AMG Academy at this venue.  Furthermore, Council staff will transfer via TUPE arrangements with their Council terms and conditions protected.

RESOLVED: that

    1)          Authority be delegated to the Director of Economic Development, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Culture, Parks & Events, the Section 151 Officer and the Legal Officer, to conclude negotiations with AMG and other relevant stakeholders to:

a.     complete the MOU with stakeholders based on the principles set out in the draft MOU attached at Confidential Appendix 1;

b.     complete the lease and associated documents as set out at Confidential Appendix 1; and

c.     complete the business sales agreement with AMG for St David’s Hall based on the principles set out in the draft business sales agreement as set out at Confidential Appendix 1.

    2)          the transfer of [all] employees to AMG under the Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment Regulations 2006) (TUPE) be authorised.