Purpose

Report sets out the rationale for the above transaction and seeks authority for it, along with authority to advertise the open space disposal notice needed in order to dispose of open land on a lease

Decision

The Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing (on behalf of the Leader):

1)   AGREED to the surrender of the existing head lease of the Sports Ground at

Watchet Lane, Holmer Green to Little Missenden Parish Council and the current

underlease of the site to Holmer Green Sports Association and to then permit the re-grant of a new agreement for a Contracted Out lease directly to Holmer Green Sports Association for a period expiring on 31st December 2066 and to authorise the Director of Property and Assets to advertise the open space disposal as required under section 123 (2A) of the Local Government Act 1972.

2)   AUTHORISED the Director of Property and Assets to consider and respond to

any objections received as a result of the advertisement under section 123

(2A).

3)   AUTHORISED the Director of Property and Assets, subject to the grant of planning permission for the construction of the new pitch, to agree the terms of both lease surrenders, the ensuing re-grant of the agreement for lease and a licence for alterations and any associated documents in consultation with the Portfolio holder.