Issue details - Disposal of Assets

Disposal of Assets

The submitted report set out a proposal to dispose of the following three surplus properties to provide asset management efficiency and cost savings:

¨ Asset T3025/1 87 Abbey Road, Torquay, TQ2 5NN;

¨ Asset P0478ZZ Ex Cemetery Lodge, 88 Colley End Road, Paignton, TQ3 3QX; and

¨ Asset P1070 (a) 289 Totnes Road, Paignton, TQ4 7HE.

Prior to the properties being sold, the community would be given the opportunity to bid for them in accordance with the Community Asset Transfer Policy.

The Mayor supported the recommendations of the Council made on 31 October 2011, as set out in his decision above.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Acquisition or disposal of land in excess of £250,000;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Blatchcombe; Clifton with Maidenway; Tormohun;

Decision due: 31 Oct 2011 by Elected Mayor

Lead member: Deputy Mayor Executive Lead for Strategic Planning, Housing, Energy and Environmental Policy

Lead director: Charles Uzzell

Contact: Steve Parrock, Chief Executive of TDA Email: steve.parrock@tda.uk.net.

Consultation process

Circulation of letters and descriptive plans/photographs.

Consultees

Ward Councillors, Blatchcombe Community Partnership and TorquayTown Centre Community Partnership.

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: Disposal of assets no longer required for service delivery releases a capital receipt and reduces maintenance responsibilities.

Key Risks: There may be Title deficiencies or restrictions which hamper the disposal, and an application under the Council's agreed Community Asset Transfer Policy may delay or prevent a sale.

If you want to make representations contact:: Garth Millard telephone (01803) 207805, fax (01803) 207511, email garth.millard@tedcltd.com

Decisions

03/11/2011 - Disposal of Assets

Agenda items

31/10/2011 - Council Mayoral Decision - Disposal of Assets - Subject to Call-in 31/10/2011