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2.1       Cabinet approved “in principle” the disposal by way of a long lease the land at Stone Circle Road subject to (1) the intended disposal being advertised in accordance with statutory requirements and (2) any objections arising from this process being considered by Cabinet prior to any disposal taking place.

2.2       Cabinet authorised the advertisement of the proposed long lease (25 years) of public open space at Stone Circle Road in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government 1972, section 123 (2A) of the local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government Act 1980, relating to the disposal of public open space

2.3       Cabinet authorised in the event of there being no objections received to the proposed disposal of public open space, that authority be delegated to the Economic Growth and Regeneration Manager in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration and Enterprise, the Deputy Leader, the Chief Finance Officer and Borough Secretary to approve and conclude terms of the long lease to Thorplands 81.

Councillor Larratt as the relevant Cabinet Member outlined the report seeking authority to advertise the proposed disposal of public open space at Stone Circle Road.  This was required in order to grant a 25 year lease to Thorplands 81, who had been playing football on the land for over five years.  In the event of no objection, authority would be delegated to those mentioned in recommendation 2.3 (to which Councillor Larratt was added) to finalise the terms of the lease.  A 25 year lease would give the club access to funding to further develop the excellent community facility.

RESOLVED:

2.1       Cabinet approved “in principle” the disposal by way of a long lease the land at Stone Circle Road subject to (1) the intended disposal being advertised in accordance with statutory requirements and (2) any objections arising from this process being considered by Cabinet prior to any disposal taking place.

2.2       Cabinet authorised the advertisement of the proposed long lease (25 years) of public open space at Stone Circle Road in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government 1972, section 123 (2A) of the local Government Act 1972 as amended by the Local Government Act 1980, relating to the disposal of public open space

2.3       Cabinet authorised in the event of there being no objections received to the proposed disposal of public open space, that authority be delegated to the Economic Growth and Regeneration Manager in consultation with the Lead Member for Regeneration and Enterprise, the Deputy Leader, the Chief Finance Officer and Borough Secretary to approve and conclude terms of the long lease to Thorplands 81.