Decision details

1 Southview Close, Crowborough and the access road leading to it

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To declare surplus and to authorise the disposal of Council freehold land and buildings at Southview Close, Crowborough prior to marketing. The decision on detailed terms of disposal will be delegated to the Chief Operating Officer.

Decisions:

43.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.

 

DECISIONS

 

43.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to:

 

1) declare property known as 1 Southview Close and adjacent access road (the Property) surplus to requirements;

 

2) approve the disposal of the Property; and

 

3) delegate to the Chief Operating Officer to review offers received following the

marketing of the property and approve a preferred purchaser to secure best value in accordance with s123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

 

REASONS

 

43.3     The property is no longer required for East Sussed County Council operational purposes.

 

43.4     Disposal of the property will reduce cost and liability and to achieve a capital receipt. The capital receipt will be used to fund the existing 10- year capital programme, therefore reducing the requirement to borrow.

Report author: Nigel Brown

Publication date: 11/10/2022

Date of decision: 11/10/2022

Decided at meeting: 11/10/2022 - Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change

Effective from: 18/10/2022

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