Decision details

RESOLVED that Cabinet:-

(a)          Agrees that the site is acquired on the acquisition proposal set out in this report for the consideration detailed in the confidential part at appendix 1 of this report (site indicatively edged red on the plan attached at appendix 2);

(b)          Agree in principle to accept the £5m Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (DLEP) grant (with its associated terms and conditions) to part fund the acquisition of the site, with delegated authority to the Section 151 Officer;

(c)          Agree that plans are developed promptly following acquisition to bring the site forwards, with a further report to Cabinet/Council seeking approval on the associated investment decisions, revenue implications and proposed detailed delivery model;

(d)          Agree that a project team for this site be formally established as part of the Poole Regeneration Board framework within existing resources to drive the project forward and ensure appropriate governance; and

(e)          Delegate authority to the Corporate Property Officer to complete the acquisition and all associated property transactions to prepare the site for development.

RECOMMENDED that Council:-

Amend the Capital Programme to include provision for this purchase, to be funded by prudential borrowing, on the basis set out in the confidential report.

Voting: Unanimous

Portfolio Holders: Housing

                             Regeneration and Culture

Reason

To facilitate the acquisition of this key brownfield site in order to ensure the timely delivery of much needed housing and create a new and vibrant community in Poole.