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Decision on future use of Sobo Beach in Southbourne moves closer

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View from the zig-zag footpath from the cliff top, looking down towards Sobo Beach bar and the long sandy beach of Southbourne and Bournemouth. The beach bar is made up of a converted double decker bus, a smaller building with air vents, and a large open decking area.

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Decision on future use of Sobo Beach site in Southbourne moves closer

Overview

A decision regarding the future operator and a new 20-year lease for the Sobo Beach café and bar site on Southbourne Promenade has moved closer after Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's cabinet unanimously recommended the contract. The current lease expires on October 31, and the full council will vote on the new lease on 13 October following a competitive tender process.

Key points

  • The current lease for the Sobo Beach café and bar site on Southbourne Promenade expires on October 31.
  • Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council's cabinet unanimously approved recommending a new 20-year lease to the full council.
  • Five expressions of interest were received, leading to three shortlisted bids in a competitive process managed by the council.
  • The identity of the new operator remains commercially sensitive and has not yet been publicly disclosed.
  • The final decision will be made at the full council meeting on 13 October.
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