Agenda and minutes

Resolved:-  That the minutes of the previous meeting held on 23^rd October, 2007, be approved as a correct record.

Carole Smith, Strategic Property Manager, to report.

-           to consider wider community consultation of proposed disposals of Council land.

Consideration was given to a report, presented by the Strategic Property Manager, relating to the current practice in respect of consultations on proposed disposals of Council land.

Details of the current practice were set out in the report.

Reference was made to a request which had been received for further consultation prior to sales.

An assessment of the costs involved in this proposal was also included.  However the cost of providing the required information on the Council’s website had not been included.

Reference was made also to the further delay in the process.

Resolved:-  That the Board confirms that the current practice of consultations, as detailed in the report, remains in place.

The following items are likely to be considered in the absence of the press and public as being exempt under Paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended March 2006) (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular individual (including the Council)):-

Resolved:-  That, under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in Paragraph 3 of Part I of Scheduled 12A to the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended March 2006) (information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Council))

Carole Smith, Strategic Property Manager, to report.

-           to highlight changes to the forecast of capital receipts resulting in a revision of the Council’s capital programme.

Consideration was given to a report, presented by the Strategic Property Manager, updating the Board and highlighting changes to the forecast of capital receipts resulting in a revision of the Council’s capital programme.

Details of capital receipts were scheduled in the report.

Board Members noted the various sales and referred to where sales for affordable housing were made at a discount.

Resolved:-  (1)  That the position on the current status of the capital receipts, which supports the capital programme, be noted.

(2)  That the Strategic Director of Neighbourhoods and Adult Services arrange for a report to be submitted to the next meeting of this Board setting out the latest position relating to disposal of land for affordable housing.

Carole Smith, Strategic Property Manager, to report.

-           to seek approval for the disposal of the above-mentioned assets which are surplus to requirements.

Consideration was given to a report, presented by the Strategic Property Manager, seeking approval for the disposal of two pieces of land on the site of the former Maltby Junior   and Infant Mixed School, which has been declared surplus to requirements by the Director of Resources and Access.

The pieces of land under consideration were illustrated on plans accompanying the report.

The advice of the Director of Planning and Transportation was also set out in the report, noting that both pieces of land would need planning permission and that both applications would need to be referred to the Secretary of State as departures from the designation in the Unitary Development Plan (i.e. urban greenspace).

Resolved:-  (1)  That approval be given to the disposal of the assets on the basis set out in the report now submitted.

(2)        That the Interim Director of Rotherham Investment and Development Office negotiates the disposal.

(3)        That the Assistant Chief Executive, Legal and Democratic Services,   completes the necessary transfer documentation.

Carole Smith, Strategic Property Manager, to report.

-           to update Members on the current situation with regard to the proposed grant of a lease of land at Scrooby Lane.

Consideration was given to a report, presented by the Director of Asset Management, updating the Board on the current situation regarding the proposal to grant of a 25 year lease of land at Scrooby Lane to Munsbrough Junior Football Club and to recommend cessation of these negotiations and to retain the land.

The Board reviewed action to date and the need to finalise this matter.

Resolved:-  (1)  That negotiations cease with the Club.

(2)        That Asset Management Service continues to manage the land.

Carole Smith, Strategic Property Manager, to report.

-           to update the Board with the position on the occupation of the above premises.

(A copy of Appendix 3 will be provided separately)

Consideration was given to a report, presented by the Director of Asset Management, updating the board on the position with regard to the occupation of the above premises by the United Multicultural Centre Limited.

The Board reviewed the negotiations so far and the need to finalise this matter.

Resolved:-  (1)  That approval be given to regularise the occupation of  59-63 Carlisle Street and 34 Spring Street, Rotherham.

(2) That the Director of Asset Management contacts the charity and provides an update to the January meeting of this Board.

Reference was made to “Making Assets Work – The Quirk Review of Community Management and Ownership of Public Assets” and the need to review the Council’s position on a regular basis.

Resolved:-  That the Director of Asset Management submit regular updates to this Board.

Wednesday,  19th December, 2007 at 10 a.m. at the Town Hall, Rotherham.

Resolved:-  That the next meeting of the Regeneration and Asset Board be held on WEDNESDAY, 19^TH DECEMBER, 2007 at 10.00 a.m. at the Town Hall, Rotherham.