Purpose

The acquisition of these land
parcels is part of a larger Council project to deliver housing and
a new day centre at Warden Street.
 
The wider scheme has already
been approved and budget is in place to deliver the new build
properties.
 
The acquisition of these
remaining legal titles is the remaining piece of the jigsaw in this
land assembly.
 

Decision

 
 

ROTHERHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

 

RECORD OF OFFICER NON-EXECUTIVE DECISION
 
 

Date of Decision:
 

23/06/2025.

Title:

Acquisition of Land at Warden Street
Canklow
 

Decision Maker:
(Including Job Title)

Kevin Fisher, Assistant Director Property
& Facilities Services
 

Details of Specific Delegation
 
or
 
Delegation contained in the relevant
Sub-Scheme of Delegation.
 

Decision taken under the powers granted to the
property officer under section 29 of the
Council’s Financial Procurement Procedure Rules.
 
Paragraph 29.10.2 states £100,000 the
Property Officer may approve a purchase of land or buildings in
consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member.
 

Decision:

That the Assistant Director for Property &
Facilities Services approves the acquisition of the long leasehold
interests in Warden Street from the current lessee (tenant)
following consultation with the Cabinet Member.
 

Reasons for the Decision:

The leaseholder has contacted the Council to
purchase its leasehold title from them. The acquisition of the
leasehold title of this land will ensure that the design and layout
of the proposed scheme will not be affected by any gaps in
title.
 
The Council has agreed to pay the amount that
will renumerate the leaseholder in respect of its original purchase
(that was originally entered into to assist in the regeneration of
this area) and its professional fees.
 

Conflicts of interest declared by the Decision
Maker if they sit as a Cabinet appointed representative to an
outside body which relates to the decision:

No known or identified conflicts

Dispensations Granted:
(If any)

Not applicable

Reports or parts of reports considered

N/A
 

 
I certify that this
is a true record of the decision:
 
That the Assistant Director for Property &
Facilities Services approves the acquisition of the long leasehold
interests in Warden Street from the current lessee (tenant)
 
I confirm that in
making this decision, due regard was given to the seven principles
of public life.
 
Signed by the
Decision Maker:
 
.
 
Dated:         
23/06/2025.
 
Name:         
Kevin Fisher.                    
Job Title:     Assistant Director
Property & Facilities Services.