On 6 September 2022, Cabinet:-
(i) Declared the land and property assets listed in Appendix 1 of the report (both freehold and long leasehold interests) surplus to Council requirements and authorised their subsequent sale as detailed;
(ii) Noted that in accordance with existing surplus property procedures no internal reuse of the properties listed in Appendix 1 has been identified;
(iii) Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Property to market and set minimum reserve prices of above £200,000 where appropriate for individual properties listed in Appendix 1, where the proposed disposal route is a sale at public auction;
(iv) Delegated authority to the Assistant Director of Property to agree individual sale prices of at least £200,000, where appropriate for individual properties listed in Appendix 1, where the proposed disposal route is a sale at public auction;
(v) Noted and approved that any revision to the mode of disposal detailed in Appendix 1 will be agreed and approved by the Leader;
(vi) Authorised the Acting City Solicitor where necessary, to advertise the permanent loss of public open space and consider any objections in accordance with Section 123(2a) of the Local Government Act 1972;
(vii) Authorised the Acting City Solicitor to negotiate, execute and complete all necessary legal documents to give effect to the above recommendations.
THE DEADLINE FOR CALL IN IS 1600 HOURS ON FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2022.