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Summary
Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene & Flooding, Cllr Martin Smith, decided on 02/07/2026 to apply to the magistrates' court to stop up highway adjacent to 165 Littleworth Lane, Whitley. This decision was made on the grounds that the section of highway is unnecessary for public use or any other highway-related purpose.
Cabinet decided on 15/07/2026 to note progress on capital receipts and approve the sale of four assets to generate capital receipts. The Director of Assets was authorised to dispose of the freehold interest in these assets.
Cabinet Member for Highways, Street Scene & Flooding, Cllr Martin Smith, decided on 02/07/2026 to proceed with the advertised proposal to extend the 30mph speed limit on C251, Stockley and implement a new 40mph speed limit on Church Road, Heddington. This decision was made after considering consultation responses and finding no objections.
Cabinet decided on 15/06/2026 to pursue Option 2 for the future operation of Local Highway and Footway Improvement Groups (LHFIGs). This includes increasing funding for substantive schemes, introducing a price list for routine items, and simplifying the bid process.
Full council record
Purpose
Update on the year end financial position associated with disposals and recommending new sites to declare surplus
Decision
Resolved:
That Cabinet:
- Notes the progress for capital receipts in the current year.
- Approves the sale of the freehold interest of the 4 assets in Appendix 2 to generate capital receipts in support of the Council’s capital programme, if deemed in the best overall interest of the Council.
- Authorises the Director of Assets to dispose of the freehold interest in the assets, or in their absence the Corporate Director of Place.
Reason for Decisions:
To note the outcome in respect of capital receipts for the financial year 2024/25 and confirm the freehold interest in the 4 assets can be sold to generate capital receipts, after a review of the options to determine how the best overall interest of the Council can be achieved.
Related Meeting
Cabinet - Wednesday 15 July 2026 10.00 am on July 15, 2026
Supporting Documents
Details
| Reference | Call-ins0 |
| Outcome | For Determination |
| Decision date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 25 Jul 2026 |
| Expected date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Originally due | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Lead officer | Mike Dawson |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |