Decision details

To consider a report to lease surplus land, formerly part of Beacon Community College, to Crowborough Town Council for use as a Pocket Park Nature Reserve.

10.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.  The Lead Member reported that both the Local Members were in support of the recommendation.   

DECISION

10.2     RESOLVED to (1) enter into a long lease (exceeding 14 years) with Crowborough Town Council at a peppercorn rental; and

(2) delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to agree the final terms of the lease.

Reasons

10.3     The land has been unused since 1992 and comprises an area of light woodland.  An approach from Crowborough Town Council to secure the site for recreation and community uses can be facilitated by a long lease arrangement with the permitted use limited to a “pocket park and nature reserve for quiet enjoyment and educational purposes”.