Purpose

To approve the disposal of Breckland owned Car
Parks within the Market Towns to the relevant Town
Councils.

Decision

RESOLVED that:
1)    
Breckland District Council (BDC) dispose of the car parks including
those at an undervalue where there is clear and demonstrable
social, economic, or community benefit in accordance with the
Secretary of State’s General Consent Order be approved.
 
2)    
Delegated authority to finalise the terms and conditions of the
disposals and complete the transactions be granted to the Executive
Member for Property, Projects & Procurement, in consultation
with the Car Park Transfers Governance Board.
 

Reasons for the decision

Transferring car parks into local control
ahead of anticipated Local Government Reorganisation ensures
continuity of service and safeguards community access whilst
ensuring that the way public Car Parking is managed is done on a
local level best suited to the Town Councils.
 
The recommended approach delivers social,
economic and community benefits, consistent with the Councils
strategic objectives and the requirements of the Secretary of
States General Consent Order.
 
The recommended transfer of assets removes
ongoing maintenance liabilities and costs from the Councils budget,
allowing resources to be redirected to other priority services.
 

Alternative options considered

1)    
Agree for Breckland District Council (BDC) to dispose of the car
parks including those at an undervalue where there is clear and
demonstrable social, economic, or community benefit in accordance
with the Secretary of State’s General Consent Order.
 

2)    
Agree for BDC to dispose of the car parks at full market value.
 

3)    
Do nothing and retain ownership and responsibility for the car
parks.