Issue details

Purpose of Report: The report provides an update regarding the previously approved land disposal of the Tang Hall Library site to a community group to develop supported housing and seeks to amend the wording of the previous Executive approval.

The Executive Member is asked to: Approve the disposal of Tang Hall Library site at the open market value with an amended restrictive covenant for the land to be used for housing, and to delegate authority to the Director of Housing and Communities (in consultation the Director of Governance) to agree the terms of the disposal and enter into the resulting agreement(s).

The Council aims to give the same 28 days’ clear notice of non-key decisions as it does for key decisions, but in exceptional circumstances this may not be possible. It has not been possible to give 28 clear days’ notice of the intention to make this decision due to a delay in the internal governance decision making process. It is necessary to progress the land sale in a timely manner with the community group to expediate the delivery of supported housing.

This item was originally due to be considered on 9 October 2024 but has been withdrawn following ongoing discussions on the land sale with community group members.