I would be grateful if you could provide the following information:
1. A copy of the current and previous lease agreements relating to Jenner’s Café, including key terms, expiry dates, and renewal provisions.
2. All internal reports, committee papers, briefing notes, or emails which informed the decision not to renew the lease.
3. The formal decision record, including the officer or committee responsible for the decision and the date it was made.
4. The stated reasons for refusing lease renewal, including any reference to redevelopment plans, “best value” assessments, or asset management strategy.
5. Any financial appraisal or valuation used to support the decision, including projected redevelopment costs or alternative use options for the site.
6. Records of public consultation, stakeholder engagement, or petition responses considered as part of the decision-making process.
7. Any equality impact assessment or community impact assessment carried out in relation to the decision.
In addition, please confirm whether any alternative lease arrangements were considered and why these were discounted.