Agenda item

It is RECOMMENDED that Council: -

(c)             Agrees to transfer these assets at below the ‘market’ value, under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 general disposal consent (England) 2003.

Note – resolutions (a), (b) and (d) were resolved matters by the Cabinet

The Deputy Leader of the Council, Councillor N Greene, presented the report on the Transfer of green space assets to Christchurch Town Council and outlined the recommendations as set out on the agenda.

Council was advised that in November 2022 Christchurch Town Council had formally decided to proceed with the transfer of the following three sites:

• Barrack Road Recreation Ground (including play and fitness areas),
• Two Riversmeet Skate Park,
• Waterman’s Skate Park

In relation to this Council was informed that formal approval was now required to the agreed terms detailing the financial arrangements and responsibility for the spaces in question.

RESOLVED that Council: -

(c)             Agrees to transfer these assets at below the ‘market’ value under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972 general disposal consent (England) 2003.

Voting: Unanimous

Note – resolutions (a), (b) and (d) were resolved matters by the Cabinet.

Councillors Lesley Dedman, Paul Hilliard and Simon McCormack declared interests in this item and left the room for the discussion and voting thereon.