On 14 May 2019, Cabinet:-
(i) Approved the Dudley Road Improvement Scheme layout as shown on drawing no. CA02715-S1-050 Rev-G in Appendix A to the report;
(ii) Approved the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order under sections 239, 240 and 250 of the Highways Act 1980 in respect of the land edged black shown on drawing CA-02715-15-S1-025 RevA G in Appendix B to the report;
(iii) Authorised the City Solicitor to carry out all preparatory work for the Compulsory Purchase Order (including land referencing), and to make and submit the Order to the Secretary of State for Transport for confirmation, preparation for Public Inquiry (if required) and to serve all necessary notices to give effect to the Compulsory Purchase Order and its implementation, including High Court Enforcement Officer Notices and (if granted power to do so) to confirm the Compulsory Purchase Order;
(iv) Authorised the Assistant Director Property to negotiate and complete the acquisition (and disposal if required) of any interest to facilitate the building of the new highway including easements and drainage in the adjoining land connected to the scheme, in advance of and alongside the confirmation of the Compulsory Purchase Order, and authorised the City Solicitor to complete such acquisitions or disposals or easements and seal any documents in connection therewith. To pay statutory home loss, basis loss and negotiate disturbance compensation to all qualifying owners and tenants;
(v) Authorised the City Solicitor to draft and submit for confirmation an Order in accordance with Section 14 and Section 125 of the Highways Act 1980 (or other such similar Orders as may be required) to support the Compulsory Purchase Order;
(vi) Authorised the City Solicitor to negotiate, execute, seal and complete all necessary documentation to give effect to the above decisions.
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