Decision details

(i)              That it be noted that the Council is not proposing any substantive changes to the Asset Management Strategy.

(ii)             That it be agreed to make two minor amendments to the existing Asset Management Strategy to:

(a)  Extend the consultation period with local members to three weeks.

(b)  Establish the general principle that no more than three large sites should be marketed by the Council at any one time.

(iii)            That the recommendations of the Council, in relation to the prioritisation of sites for disposal over the next two financial years be noted and that it be agreed to take these into account where such recommended sites are listed in the approved Asset Management Strategy.

(iv)           That, further to recommendation (ii)(a) above, officers be asked to ensure that appropriate briefing and publicity material is made available to support elected Members in their consultation with local residents in accordance with the process set out in the approved Asset Management Strategy.

(v)            That it be agreed that further work be undertaken on developing an Asset Disposal Policy within the context provided by the approved Asset Management Strategy.