Decision details

Moved by Councillor Gardiner – Seconded by Councillor Howard; and

RESOLVED:-

(i)        that subject to consultation with the Charity Commission and the statutory procedures under the Charities Act 2011 being complied with, the Council in its capacity as Trustee of Locke Park approves the sale of the North Lodge and the South Lodge shown edged black on the plans attached to the report now submitted, subject to appropriate restrictive covenants to prevent the properties becoming Houses in Multiple Occupation;

(ii)       that the Director of Finance, Assets and Information Services on behalf of the Council as Trustee, dispose of the North Lodge and the South Lodge by most appropriate means as recommended by an independent surveyor acting on behalf of the Council as Trustee, to achieve best value;

(iii)      that the Director of Legal and Governance be authorised to address any representations made by the general public to the proposal on behalf of the Council as Trustee and to conclude the necessary legal documentation relating to the disposal of the properties;

(iv)      that the Director of Legal and Governance be authorised to seek the consent of the Charity Commission to use the proceeds of sale in accordance with the Trust’s Governing Documents with such monies being applied towards improvements for the benefit of the remainder of the park, and that until concluded that the Council as Trustee holds the capital receipt on trust; and

(v)       that, once settled and consent of the Charity Commission is obtained, the Service Director Stronger, Safer and Healthier Communities (Park Services) be authorised to use the proceeds in accordance with the requirements and any directions made by the Charity Commission.