Bexhill Hastings land transactions
Report by Chief Operating Officer
Minutes:
10.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer.
DECISIONS
10.2 RESOLVED to (1) approve the purchase of land outside of the Bexhill and Hastings Link Road (BHLR) Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) under S53 of the Land Compensation Act 1973;
(2) approve the disposal of land purchased outside of the CPO to the adjoining landowner in order to reduce the monetary compensation that would otherwise be payable;
(3) approve the disposal of CPO land as part of the Compensation offer to an adjoining land owner in order to reduce the monetary compensation that would otherwise be payable; and
(4) delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to agree the terms of disposal in line with best consideration as defined by S.123 of the Local Government Act 1972.
Reasons
10.3 The transfers in connection with the Bexhill and Hastings Link Road, are in order to reduce maintenance liabilities and reduce the risk of a requirement for the Council to purchase further property.