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Richard Bigg

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The Planet Reigate Podcast
73a: *Extra Episode - Harlequin '£10m decision' at RBBC council meeting 30.01.25

and authority to appoint a client design team to work up costed implementation plans and delegating discussions with the head leaseholder of the Warwick quadrant in order to agree costs and responsibilities and timeline to the director, property services manager, legal services manager and chief finance officer in consultation with the leader of the council and the portfolio holder for finance and assets.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
73a: *Extra Episode - Harlequin '£10m decision' at RBBC council meeting 30.01.25

and authority to appoint a client design team to work up costed implementation plans and delegating discussions with the head leaseholder of the Warwick quadrant in order to agree costs and responsibilities and timeline to the director, property services manager, legal services manager and chief finance officer in consultation with the leader of the council and the portfolio holder for finance and assets.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
73a: *Extra Episode - Harlequin '£10m decision' at RBBC council meeting 30.01.25

Is that agreed? Agree to receive a further report in June 2025 on the detailed costed feasibility and potential operator analysis for around 200-seater Redhill performance venue, which could cater for commercial and community hires, including capital and revenue budgetary recommendations. Is that agreed? Agreed, thank you.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
73a: *Extra Episode - Harlequin '£10m decision' at RBBC council meeting 30.01.25

Is that agreed? Agree to receive a further report in June 2025 on the detailed costed feasibility and potential operator analysis for around 200-seater Redhill performance venue, which could cater for commercial and community hires, including capital and revenue budgetary recommendations. Is that agreed? Agreed, thank you.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
73a: *Extra Episode - Harlequin '£10m decision' at RBBC council meeting 30.01.25

To delegate decisions regarding the operational implications to the Strategic Head of Communities and Wellbeing and Head of Green Spaces, Leisure and Culture in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, the Leader of the Council, the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Sustainability and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Assets. Is that agreed?

The Planet Reigate Podcast
73a: *Extra Episode - Harlequin '£10m decision' at RBBC council meeting 30.01.25

To delegate decisions regarding the operational implications to the Strategic Head of Communities and Wellbeing and Head of Green Spaces, Leisure and Culture in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer, the Leader of the Council, the Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Sustainability and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Assets. Is that agreed?

The Planet Reigate Podcast
73a: *Extra Episode - Harlequin '£10m decision' at RBBC council meeting 30.01.25

And finally, number eight, that we note the motion that was deferred by executive at their meeting on the 15th of August, 2024, and conclude that where possible, the principles of the motion are being addressed in the recommendations set out in this report. Is that agreed? Thank you very much. Thank you. And thanks to visiting members for their input on that item.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
73a: *Extra Episode - Harlequin '£10m decision' at RBBC council meeting 30.01.25

And finally, number eight, that we note the motion that was deferred by executive at their meeting on the 15th of August, 2024, and conclude that where possible, the principles of the motion are being addressed in the recommendations set out in this report. Is that agreed? Thank you very much. Thank you. And thanks to visiting members for their input on that item.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
73a: *Extra Episode - Harlequin '£10m decision' at RBBC council meeting 30.01.25

It was important that we discussed it in depth. I move on to Item 6, Council Tax 2526, where Councillor Lewanski will be supported.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
73a: *Extra Episode - Harlequin '£10m decision' at RBBC council meeting 30.01.25

It was important that we discussed it in depth. I move on to Item 6, Council Tax 2526, where Councillor Lewanski will be supported.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
70: More on the Harlequin’s future… and more

I understand the strong feeling and interest in resolution of the situation with Harlequin, as demonstrated by the public attendance today and at previous meetings, and also through feedback received at last October's public engagement sessions and the numbers who attended the public meeting organised by the Reigate and Redhill Society in December.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
70: More on the Harlequin’s future… and more

I understand the strong feeling and interest in resolution of the situation with Harlequin, as demonstrated by the public attendance today and at previous meetings, and also through feedback received at last October's public engagement sessions and the numbers who attended the public meeting organised by the Reigate and Redhill Society in December.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
70: More on the Harlequin’s future… and more

I think we can all agree that none of us wanted to be in this situation, but the safety risks associated with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete are paramount. I would like to draw your attention to a few points. The critical red nature of the RAC panels means that this is going to take some time to resolve.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
70: More on the Harlequin’s future… and more

I think we can all agree that none of us wanted to be in this situation, but the safety risks associated with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete are paramount. I would like to draw your attention to a few points. The critical red nature of the RAC panels means that this is going to take some time to resolve.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
70: More on the Harlequin’s future… and more

The papers include indicative costs of 10 million pounds to tackle the RAC and reinstate the Harlequin broadly as it was. However, we will need to consider whether our ambitions should be bigger and be mindful of the uncertainties which surround the cost of RAC removal, both of which could result in a larger capital budget requirement.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
70: More on the Harlequin’s future… and more

The papers include indicative costs of 10 million pounds to tackle the RAC and reinstate the Harlequin broadly as it was. However, we will need to consider whether our ambitions should be bigger and be mindful of the uncertainties which surround the cost of RAC removal, both of which could result in a larger capital budget requirement.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
70: More on the Harlequin’s future… and more

At the 30th of January Executive, we will consider specific recommendations relating to supporting previous community hirers and investing in arts development, with further Executive reports required regarding the future of the Harlequin in the Warwick Quadrant and the potential for an interim fixed venue.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
70: More on the Harlequin’s future… and more

At the 30th of January Executive, we will consider specific recommendations relating to supporting previous community hirers and investing in arts development, with further Executive reports required regarding the future of the Harlequin in the Warwick Quadrant and the potential for an interim fixed venue.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
70: More on the Harlequin’s future… and more

I do feel it's important to acknowledge the competing pressures and priorities for how large amounts of public money are used and the importance of ensuring that we only pay for what we are responsible for. Finally, I would also like to note the representations I have received directly from members of the public, and I'd like to thank them for that.

The Planet Reigate Podcast
70: More on the Harlequin’s future… and more

I do feel it's important to acknowledge the competing pressures and priorities for how large amounts of public money are used and the importance of ensuring that we only pay for what we are responsible for. Finally, I would also like to note the representations I have received directly from members of the public, and I'd like to thank them for that.