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Update for members - 8th August 2020

Posted: Saturday, 08 August, 2020

AGM:
With the onset of the Covid pandemic the club had to cancel the planned AGM. The intention was to hold a Special General Meeting within 6 months of the planned AGM date or as soon as reasonably possible. At the time none of us were aware of how long the restrictions on gatherings would continue so it is still not possible to hold a meeting. However, if you have a query regarding club policy, finances or any other matter that would probably be discussed at the AGM then please raise it via commodore@wyc.org.uk and it will be raised at the GC.
The Forge Licence Application:
The club has submitted its comments regarding the application for the extension to the Forge seating to the Licensing Officer. The club will be attending and speaking at the (virtual) Licensing Panel hearing, members who have submitted representations may also have been contacted regarding observing or speaking at the hearing.
Beach Lease Renewal:
The legal process for renewing the WYC lease on the beach continues. You may recall that WYC has issued the necessary notice advising the WOFC of our intention to request renewal. The WOFC has responded with an offer of a new lease summarised as follows:
10 year duration (the current lease duration is 15 years);
The lease to be excluded from the security of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954; and
A reduction in the area of the beach currently allocated to WYC, the reduction being approximately 25% of the area currently used by the club.
WYC has not accepted that offer. The areas WOFC intends to retain include the operations and boat parking area directly in front of the Rigden Shed, required for an oyster grading facility, and the boat parking areas adjacent to the Forge, for the extended seating area noted above.The club now expects to have to request a court ruling on its rights under the 1954 Act. The GC will provide further details as the process continues.
Fees and subscriptions 2020/2021:
The GC has unanimously agreed that these should remain at the current level.
Oyster Trestle Public Inquiry:
We have been advised that the Public Inquiry will now take place in the latter half of 2021, this is to allow the submission of more information regarding ecological matters to the Inspector.