Agenda and minutes

Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change - Tuesday, 22nd January, 2019 3.00 pm

Venue: Committee Room, County Hall, Lewes. View directions

Contact: Simon Bailey Democratic Services Officer

Items
No.	Item
34.	Decisions made by the Lead Cabinet Member on 8 January 2019 PDF 10 KB Minutes: 34.1 The Lead Member confirmed as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 8 January 2019.
35.	Reports Minutes: 35.1 Reports referred to in the minutes below are contained in the minute book.
36.	8 Malling Hill, Lewes - disposal PDF 231 KB View the background to item 36. View the decision for item 36. Report by the Chief Operating Officer Minutes: 36.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer. DECISIONS 36.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to: (1) declare the property known as 8 Malling Hill, Lewes, surplus to the County Council’s operational requirements; and (2) delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to secure best value terms for a disposal in accordance with s. 123 of the Local Government Act 1972. Reasons 36.3 The property offers no future operational use for the County Council and, whilst vacant, would continue to incur costs for security and maintenance. The Council is not in a position to lease this type of property, without incurring security of tenure and right to buy issues. The property would also require moderate level of refurbishment.
37.	14 Westfield Lane, Hastings PDF 132 KB View the background to item 37. View the decision for item 37. Report by the Chief Operating Officer Minutes: 37.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer. DECISIONS 37.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to: (1) Revise a previous surplus declaration decision made on 28 November 2011 and to now approve the disposal of the property, which will include settlement of a charge held over the asset by NHS England; and (2) delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to ensure best value is reasonably obtainable, subject to the terms of the Capital Grant Agreement noted. Reasons 37.3 Earlier decisions to secure the asset for specialist care use have been amended following subsequent reviews of service provision. The property has no future operational use for the Council and whilst it is vacant the property will have ongoing costs for security and maintenance.
38.	Lands south of Greenacres Road, Westfield PDF 331 KB View the background to item 38. View the decision for item 38. Report by the Chief Operating Officer Minutes: 38.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer. DECISIONS 38.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to: (1) declare lands off Greenacres Road, Westfield, surplus to the County Council’s operational requirements; and (2) delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to secure best value terms for a disposal in accordance with S.123 of the Local Government Act 1972. Reasons 38.3 The property offers no future operational use for the County Council and if retained could continue to incur security and maintenance costs. Part of the land has been previously licenced to adjacent houseowners, who may be interested in a purchase.
39.	Revised decision for Land at Moorhurst, Main Road, Westfield PDF 146 KB View the background to item 39. View the decision for item 39. Report by the Chief Operating Officer Additional documents: minslmcr28february2011[1] Former bypasas lands , item 39. PDF 25 KB Minutes: 39.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Chief Operating Officer. DECISIONS 39.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to: (1) Revise a Surplus Declaration decision made on 28 February 2011, to enable wider and open marketing of the site; and (2) delegate authority to the Chief Operating Officer to secure best value in accordance with S123 of the Local Government Act 1972. Reasons 39.3 The property has no future operational use for the Council and whilst the site is vacant the property will have ongoing costs for security and site /tree maintenance.