EXCITING times lie ahead for Exmouth Sea Cadets following approval by East Devon District Council's cabinet of a phased lease for their new two-storey building during the first five years.
And zero rent for the first year of the lease means building work can be completed while the cadets remain in their existing building.
In November, the cabinet approved a £150,000 grant to enable the cadets to relocate to a site as part of the council's regeneration of the Camperdown Creek area of Exmouth. This was followed with planning permission for the construction of their new headquarters.
Permission was given for the demolition of the existing shed and construction of a 2-storey sea cadets building with external parade ground and boat storage with access from Camperdown Terrace.
The 50-year lease enables the Sea Cadets to secure funding from various charitable sources towards the cost of the new building as well as the £150,000 from East Devon District Council.
Councillor Andrew Moulding, deputy leader of East Devon District Council and chair of the Exmouth Regeneration Programme Board said " The council is committed to supporting Exmouth's regeneration for the benefit of all residents, businesses, visitors and wider community. I look forward to seeing the new facilities when built and wish the cadets every success in the future."
The new sea cadets building will be part of an area focusing on creative, marine engineering and leisure-based industries. The building and facilities will be available for other community groups to hire as well as the sea cadets.
The development of Camperdown Creek is part of the Exmouth vision to change Exmouth town centre and seafront to establish the resort as an attractive 21st century destination for residents, businesses and visitors.
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