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4.4.1 ‘Jabba the Hut’, located in the dunes near Seaview car park, hasshifted on its base and is no longer structurally sound. The timber issodden and mould has developed inside. This cannot be treated asthe structure cannot be made watertight as the layers have parted,creating gaps which allow water in. Technical Services colleagueshave discussed the options to rectify this with the designers but thisis no longer being actively pursued as practical solutions have notbeen found. Jabba has also been vandalised on a number ofoccasions.4.4.2 ‘Camera Obscura’, ‘Come Up and See Me’ and ‘Halcyon’ wereoverhauled ahead of the 2009 season and ‘Halcyon’ was let for 1week, but a full refund had to be given as it leaked. Halcyon’soriginal roof covering has since been overlaid with acrylic sheet,capped with new timber bargeboards and ridge to prevent anyfurther deterioration of the structure. Vandalised glass tiles on theexterior of ‘Come Up and See Me’ have been replaced withmatching materials.4.4.3 ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ has been strengthened and stabilised with a newfoundation and supporting structure but the original door remainstoo heavy to be operated by potential hirers.4.5 Members are asked to note that the Bathing Beauties chalets are notcurrently available for hire but alternative options for their futuremanagement are being actively pursued. In the meantime, funding foraround £5K is being sought for interpretation boards to explain theirhistory and promote these as public art installations.5 COUNCILLOR COMMENTS – If no comments are received from oneor more of the Ward Members consulted state which Councillor(s)did not respond5.1 Councillor Edginton confirmed at his July and November 2009 portfoliomeetings that the proposals to demolish, rebuild and sell some chaletsshould be explored, whilst others are market tested to be leased. Heattended informal meetings with partners in June 2010 and receivedviews from a formal meeting of Mablethorpe and Sutton Town CouncilAmenities Committee in January 2011, agreeing this final report at hisportfolio meeting on 27 January 2011.5.2 This approach was outlined at Councillor Davie’s July 2009 Portfoliomeeting and he was supportive of the approach suggested.5.3 Councillor Grist, Portfolio Holder for Culture, Leisure and Environment hasalso expressed support for the proposals.5.4 Informal discussions with District Council ward Councillors forMablethorpe and Sutton on Sea were held on 8 October 2009.Page 100