tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post7307508573051454128..comments2024-01-09T13:27:08.545+00:00Comments on swanageview: Bayview Caravan ParkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-43527831791527415822010-11-28T14:04:18.682+00:002010-11-28T14:04:18.682+00:00How unsure are you about what info?How unsure are you about what info?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-67648577694431858092010-11-28T11:43:03.197+00:002010-11-28T11:43:03.197+00:00Not sure some of this info is correctNot sure some of this info is correctPark Holidays Caravan Parkhttp://www.parkholidaysuk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-44030801353051883352010-09-02T00:27:03.300+01:002010-09-02T00:27:03.300+01:00STC Draft Statement of Accounts year ended 31st. M...STC Draft Statement of Accounts year ended 31st. March 2010, Page 27. Costs of Caravan Park sale £137,774.<br /> <br />http://www.swanage.gov.uk/pdf/general/DraftAnnualStatementOfAccounts-Signed.pdfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-72049846304763955812010-08-13T11:41:21.201+01:002010-08-13T11:41:21.201+01:00On 13 October 2009 Darwin West Country (Guernsey) ...On 13 October 2009 Darwin West Country (Guernsey) Limited signed and completed the purchase of Swanage Bay View Holiday Park at a cost of £8,219,940. During the year a deposit of £725,000 had been paid.<br /><br />Page 31,<br />http://www.cisx.com/download_news.php?newsID=47294&format=pdfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-39406309010978119702010-05-15T22:59:35.529+01:002010-05-15T22:59:35.529+01:00Going back a way to the posting at 1.33pm which st...Going back a way to the posting at 1.33pm which stated<br /><br />"If anyone thinks there were other possible courses of action which were not explored in sufficient depth and that as a consequence of such a failure STC failed in their fiducary duty perhaps they can take the matter up with the local government omsbudsman and the question can then be properly examined."<br /><br />In Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-47044453576233025432010-04-14T22:17:14.907+01:002010-04-14T22:17:14.907+01:00Don't ask me. Ask Darwin! They said it.
I...Don't ask me. Ask Darwin! They said it. <br /><br />I think the present use of the park (primarily as a weekend get aways for owners) works well for us and for Swanage, with a few letting units available for lettings to help Swanage's tourism industry. Owners develop a real bond with the town and are happy to spend locally, and certainly not outside school holiday times. A Haven-typeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-8228221719634360702010-04-13T22:16:42.295+01:002010-04-13T22:16:42.295+01:00What is aspirational about the Kate Moss lifestyle...What is aspirational about the Kate Moss lifestyle ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-48134304211193700912010-04-13T16:30:28.507+01:002010-04-13T16:30:28.507+01:00Correction - It is 'Swanage Bayview Holiday Pa...Correction - It is 'Swanage Bayview Holiday Park', not Bayview Caravan Park'. And it is not the 'muni'.<br /><br />The Holiday Park aspires to the Kate Moss lifestyle, so the term caravans is not longer used. Darwin has told us this, so it must be true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-56752037251442537852010-04-10T21:35:13.950+01:002010-04-10T21:35:13.950+01:00I have heard the Council discuss using the proceed...I have heard the Council discuss using the proceeds from the sale of town assets - Bay View, the TIC, and some other, to refurbish many facilities that have been poorly looked after and are now in bad shape. This conversation happened about a year ago, before the park was sold. Top of the list is, of course, the crumbling, unsuitable town hall.<br /><br />No doubt some of this money will be usedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-36031006710726216842010-04-07T18:30:26.906+01:002010-04-07T18:30:26.906+01:00Anonymous said...
"I'm neither a carava...Anonymous said... <br /><br />"I'm neither a caravan owner nor an economist, but huge wedge in the bank earning interest, doesn't seem too bad an option"<br /><br />But look at the other side of the coin.....<br /><br />When did you last see a person or business owner with a sudden windfall in their bank account actually invest it wisely. Most just fritter it away, usually on Swananonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991654582948058654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-73666861276104638282010-04-07T17:11:55.371+01:002010-04-07T17:11:55.371+01:00That's an interesting couple of posts.
I'...That's an interesting couple of posts.<br /><br />I'm neither a caravan owner nor an economist, but huge wedge in the bank earning interest, doesn't seem too bad an option.<br /><br />I know that STC can't use that wedge for much, but what are they allowed to do with the interest?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-74091146547856580902010-04-03T14:59:47.733+01:002010-04-03T14:59:47.733+01:00Extract from the Business Sale Agreement for the s...Extract from the Business Sale Agreement for the sale of SBV<br /> <br /><br /> 25 indemnities and dealings with the Owners' Association<br />25.1 The parties hereby acknowledge that all costs and expenses (including but not limited to reasonable management costs) incurred in connection with any outstanding or future disputes with the Owners' Association (limited to matters already Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-75085241781345344462010-03-28T07:25:07.772+01:002010-03-28T07:25:07.772+01:00There were 12 offers made for the caravan park, ho...There were 12 offers made for the caravan park, however only 4 were taken to the second stage of submissions. Darwin , Park Holidays, D Hollis Ltd and Park Resorts. <br /><br />Darwin premium of £ 7,250.000 + £ 30,000 per year lease for 105 years <br /><br />Park Resorts. Premium of £ 6,7500,00 lease for 105 years or £ 390,000 per year. <br /><br />Park Holidays. Premium of £ 6,000,000 + Swananonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01991654582948058654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-42754747182768410242010-03-22T13:51:31.916+00:002010-03-22T13:51:31.916+00:00It will never replace the income from SBV unless c...It will never replace the income from SBV unless capital is sold off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-19595099570405885362010-03-20T22:37:28.822+00:002010-03-20T22:37:28.822+00:00A couple of years ago SBV made £1.5mil which went...A couple of years ago SBV made £1.5mil which went into STC coffers. The STC thought they could do better, got rid of the manager and ran it themselves. Tried to get greedy and it went down hill.<br />The distrct Auditor has said they can not use the money. It has to be ivested and the interest used to replace the money SBV used to bring in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-6452923150740115592010-03-20T21:11:32.007+00:002010-03-20T21:11:32.007+00:00....and just how much money will a bunch of dinghy.......and just how much money will a bunch of dinghy sailors and divers (who already have facilities here) bring into Swanage??? <br /><br />SBV brought over 600k to the town coffers a few years ago. Hardly chicken feed. Perhaps in your eyes, yes???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-51729966507685714672010-03-20T15:33:19.314+00:002010-03-20T15:33:19.314+00:00lets build something that will generate money.
ho...lets build something that will generate money.<br /><br />how about that harbour idea?<br /><br />lets at least move forward with the money in a positive direction.<br /><br />lost the annual income from SBV for ever, thanks to STC ( it was peanuts!!!)<br /><br />-lost up to two million from the sale price of SBV, thanks to STC. ( crying over spilt milk...)<br /><br />-lost the chance for a The Prisonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03329763895212679729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-43090160281039357302010-03-20T13:33:34.292+00:002010-03-20T13:33:34.292+00:00It would be interesting to know what advice STC re...It would be interesting to know what advice STC received from their agent and anyone else whose opinion they relied on in this matter. It would be unusual to say the least if they had not acted on professional advice. Clearly if they acted in a manner contrary to such advice there is a possibility of maladministration. Does anyone imagine there was a queue of solvent applicants interested in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-57871486744511787302010-03-17T14:14:36.107+00:002010-03-17T14:14:36.107+00:00yes Station Yard all over againyes Station Yard all over againAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-15313339206183747922010-03-17T12:25:47.933+00:002010-03-17T12:25:47.933+00:00The SBV staff claim the wording of the BVO's o...The SBV staff claim the wording of the BVO's objections to the site fees was not 'correct', or some such twaddle. That's an easy issue for a judge or lawyer to unravel.<br /><br />It would appear that Darwin is playing a cat and mouse game to appear to be fighting the owners, but will in fact accept a reduction in site fees, knowing that they will be recompensed by STC. So Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-31240616099589738662010-03-16T23:11:48.267+00:002010-03-16T23:11:48.267+00:0084% voted against the fees. BVO have more than eno...84% voted against the fees. BVO have more than enough objections. You don't expect Darwin or the staff to admit to this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-19310887618823959542010-03-16T23:08:37.696+00:002010-03-16T23:08:37.696+00:00The first year is £600k (this year). The total is ...The first year is £600k (this year). The total is £1.8 million over 5 years.<br />There is also £50k in the first year in legal fees to fight the BVO. These are indemnity's.Darwin did not have them put in not to use them. So STC got £5.4 mil for the park with £30k a year. Peanuts on what they were getting. Who will have to pay the short fall?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-37899475705322296282010-03-16T18:27:22.902+00:002010-03-16T18:27:22.902+00:00I've heard this too but 600k sounds too high. ...I've heard this too but 600k sounds too high. But I'd believe 60k a year.<br /><br />Heard that the Owners Association meets with Darwin (plus lawyers) on Friday about the site fees. Word is insufficient objections were raised.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com