Decision details

(1)       That approval be given to the outline specification for site clearance works, as set out in paragraphs 2.15 to 2.19 of the considered report.

(2)       That approval be given to expenditure not exceeding £1.75 million in total on site clearance, development brief, and any site disposal activities, asset out in paragraphs 2.20, 2.21, and Appendix 2 of the report.

(3)       That the outline programme for site clearance works, as set out in paragraph 2.22, be noted.

(4)       That the Assistant Director (Physical Resources and Procurement), in consultation with the Acting Assistant Director (Investment and Regeneration) and the Assistant Director (Legal, Governance and Monitoring), be authorised to apply for all necessary statutory and other consents required for site clearance.

(5)       That the Assistant Director (Physical Resources and Procurement), in consultation with the Acting Assistant Director (Investment and Regeneration) and the Assistant Director (Legal, Governance and Monitoring), be authorised to procure and appoint contractors and consultants for site clearance, development brief, and any site disposal activities.

(6)       That a report be submitted to a future meeting to consider a draft development brief, an assessment of any Council use(s) for the site, and any proposals for marketing the site for disposal to other parties.