Issue - meetings

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Cabinet:

2.1       Agreed to Disposal of the Property, known as Rectory Farmhouse, by way of auction to achieve the best price reasonably obtainable for the area outlined in red on the plan at Annex 1;

2.2       Authorised the appointment of Auctioneers to dispose of the property in accordance with s.123 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended);

2.3       Delegated authority to the Economic Growth and Regeneration Manager, in consultation with the Borough Secretary, Chief Finance Officer and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Enterprise to finalise the terms of the disposal.

In the absence of Councillor Hadland, the Leader presented the report seeking approval for the disposal of Rectory Farmhouse by auction.  This was an important part of funding for the adjacent community centre and an auction was expected to provide both a quick sale and the best price.

Councillor Birch declared an interest as a trustee of the Community Centre at Rectory Farm, and agreed that the farmhouse was in need of substantial investment.  It was currently empty and a magnet for vandalism and anti-social behaviour.  Councillor Birch expressed thanks for the designation of the car park as part of the Community Centre.

Councillor Hill stated that the improvements to the Community Centre would be positive, and development of Rectory Farmhouse would be beneficial to the area.

RESOLVED:

Cabinet:

2.1     Agreed to Disposal of the Property, known as Rectory Farmhouse, by way of auction to achieve the best price reasonably obtainable for the area outlined in red on the plan at Annex 1;

2.2     Authorised the appointment of Auctioneers to dispose of the property in accordance with s.123 (1) of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended);

2.3     Delegated authority to the Economic Growth and Regeneration Manager, in consultation with the Borough Secretary, Chief Finance Officer and Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Enterprise to finalise the terms of the disposal.