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Central and Beresford Markets: Leases

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A decision made 31 October 2022:

Decision Reference:  MD-INF-2022-678

Public

Subject: Renewal of Leases - Central Market, Halkett Place and Beresford Market, Beresford Street,

 

Report Title: Renewal of Leases - Central Market, Halkett Place and Beresford Market, Beresford Street,

Exempt (Article 33(b))

Decision(s):

The Minister consented, as provided under Standing Order 168 (1) (ca) and (6), for the Public to offer the majority of the current tenants a 12-month extension to their existing leases upon the same terms and conditions (save as to the provision to assign), as detailed in the accompanying report.

Reason for Decision(s):

The existing nine-year leases of the Units in the Central and Beresford Markets are due to expire on 24 December 2022 and it is proposed to offer the majority of tenants a 12-month extension whilst ongoing workstreams in connexion with the Markets are concluded.

Resource Implications: There are no new financial and/or manpower implications.

 

Action Required: The Minister hereby authorised, as applicable:  a. under Standing Order 168 (5) the Attorney General and the Greffier to pass any contract which is required to be passed on behalf of the Public  b. the Director of Jersey Property Holdings to conclude any contract which is required to be concluded on behalf of the Public.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Infrastructure

Date Signed:

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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