Agenda and decisions

1.    That the acquisition at the agreed price, on the terms set out in the officer’s report, be approved.

2.    That the Property Procurement and Contracts Law Manager be granted delegated authority to agree any late amendments to the transaction.

1.    The proposed acquisition unlocks the housing development potential of the Council’s land, which no longer has any operational value for service provision. It generates no income and, albeit currently providing a temporary compound / storage container use, it poses a long term potential maintenance and management liability.

2.    By facilitating development of the Council’s land at Hollythorpe Close a significant capital receipt would be realised. The receipt would be credited to the General Fund Account.

1.    That a 99-year leasehold transfer at the agreed price, on the terms set out in the officer’s report, be approved.

2.    That the Property Procurement and Contracts Law Manager be granted delegated authority to agree any late amendments to the transfer.

1.    The public conveniences which are located at the road frontage to Eastwood Park have been vacant for a number of years, generate no income for the Council and are a repair, maintenance and management liability.

2.    The offer recommended for acceptance is for a proposed use which would complement the park.

3.    The proposed sale will realise a capital receipt together with payment of the Council’s professional

1.    That a 999-year leasehold (virtual freehold) transfer at the agreed price, on the terms set out in the officer’s report, be approved.

2.    That the Property Procurement and Contracts Law Manager be granted delegated authority to agree any late amendments to the transaction.

1.    The chapel premises have been closed to the public for over 30 years, generate no income for the Council and are a repair, maintenance and management liability.

2.    The offer recommended for acceptance, although not the highest received, preserves the integrity and heritage of the building for a community based use. The proposed Mental Health Hub and café will help tackle the growing mental health crises, which has only worsened since the pandemic.

3.    The proposed sale will realise a capital receipt together with payment of the Council’s professional