Purpose

This report reflects the works carried out under the OPR for work to the Traveller Site in Star Lane, which are considered to be extensive. This reports requests funding for £500k to be drawn down from the OPR to commence feasibility works, spatial planning for a more efficient site and to to identify the main works needed on the site.

Decision

1. The utilisation of £500k from the assigned Operation Property Review budget for feasibility works at the Star Lane Traveller Site be approved;
2. The intent to allocate resources for the delivery of the programme as set out in paragraphs 3.10 and 3.11 of the report, including procurement of necessary works and services to deliver the programme be noted;
3. An engagement programme with the residents of Star Lane to support a timetable for a works programme be approved;
4. The initiation of a planning application to make temporary use of the adjacent site to Star Lane for temporary pitches during a works programme be approved;
5. Road Adoption of a road into the site be approved, and authority be delegated to the Director of Corporate Resources and Governance for any necessary legal arrangements of Road Adoptions; and,
6. The corporate risk of the current condition of the site be noted.