Decision details

Community Asset Transfer of Cherry Orchard

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: For Determination

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

RESOLVED:

 

2.1         Cabinet 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 complete the transfer of Cherry Orchard to Hardingstone Parish Council on the following terms:-

 

  • That there is a covenant placed on the land to ensure it continues to be used as public open space as the main permitted use for recreational use.
  • Following transfer Northampton Borough Council will continue to cut the grass through its contracted suppliers until 3 June 2028. 
  • The Parish Council will assume responsibility for grass cutting from 4th June 2028.
  • The Parish Council will take on all other responsibilities for the land at completion of the community asset transfer.
  • Northampton Borough Council to retain a right of pre-emption should the Parish no longer require the land for the permitted use.
  • The transfer will be subject to advertisement to adhere to statutory requirements to allow members of the public opportunity to comment.  These comments will be reviewed by the Economic Growth and Regeneration Manager, in consultation with the Borough Secretary, and the Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Enterprise and should there be no objections to the proposed disposal the matter will complete.  If there are any objections received to the proposed disposal then the matter will be brought back to Cabinet for consideration.

 

Publication date: 22/01/2020

Date of decision: 22/01/2020

Decided at meeting: 22/01/2020 - Cabinet

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