Decision details

On 26th April 1996, a lease was granted to Dawlish Marina Bowls Club to occupy land and buildings at Sandy Lane, Dawlish. The lease granted was for a term of 28 years from 1st April 1994. The contractual term of that lease expired on 31st March 2022, however, the lease continues by virtue of the protective provisions of sections 24 to 28 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. A further lease of 38 years will allow the club to access funding from third party organisations such as Bowls England and Sports England, giving the Club opportunity to improve the playing surface as well as adapt the clubhouse to offer improved facilities suitable for junior bowls and the women’s game, thus allowing further engagement with the local community.

In accordance with the decision taken by Executive on 4th November 2025 (Minute 181) to approve the 38-year lease and delegate authority to the Director of Corporate Services, the Head of Financial Services and Audit and Section 151 Officer (acting as the Director of Corporate Services) has agreed the terms and conditions of the new lease with Dawlish Marina Bowls Club.

See Executive Report of 4th November 2025