Decision details

(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Bryning)

Cabinet received a report from the Chief Officer (Resources) to report and obtain approval to extend the option period in the existing Option Agreement for the sale of land at the former Shell/ICI site as outlined in the exempt report.

The options, options analysis, including risk assessment and officer preferred option, were set out in a report exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3, of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Councillor Bryning proposed, seconded by Councillor Clifford:-

“That the recommendations, as set out in the exempt report, be approved.”

Councillors then voted:-

Resolved unanimously:

(1)          That the Option Agreement with Clifton Marsh Power be extended beyond the initial two year period by one additional year to 29^th July 2017. 

(2)          That officers cease discussions for an option to lease land to accommodate the erection of one wind turbine as set out in the exempt report.

Officer responsible for effecting the decision:

Chief Officer (Resources)

Reasons for making the decision:

The decision supports the Council’s Corporate Plan, in particular its current priority of economic growth and key themes of environmental sustainability and managing the Council’s resources.

Councillor Hanson returned to the room at this point.