Purpose

To consider the recommendations of the report, in relation to the Community Asset Transfer (CAT) deal.

Decision

It was RESOLVED that the Cabinet:

a.     Approved the Whitehill & Bordon CAT area-based deal and the freehold transfer of the nine assets to Whitehill Town Council as identified in section 4.12. The assets are: 

·       Land at Alpine Road

·       Whitehill Village Hall

·       Forest Community Centre

·       Cycle paths adjacent to the Forest Centre

·       Jubilee Park

·       Land at Ennerdale Road 

·       Open space land at Fir Grove

·       Play site at Hollybrook Park

·       Play site at Coniston Rd

b.    Delegated authority to the Executive Director of Operations, in consultation with the Chief Finance Officer (s.151), the Monitoring Officer and relevant Portfolio Holders to negotiate terms and complete the transactions whilst complying with the Council’s statutory duties.