Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: December 11, 2024

Purpose: To approve a Community Asset Transfer of part of the former Dudley Road School.

Content: 1.     That a Community Asset Transfer to Blakenhall Action Community Forum (BACF) of the premises currently occupied by them for a term of up to 35 years on full-repairing and insuring terms be approved.   2.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Governance and Equalities in consultation with the Deputy Director of Assets, to complete the Community Asset Transfer and lease.   3.     That the former school building and adjoining land be declared surplus to the Council’s requirements and that it can be offered for sale freehold in the open market.   4.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Governance and Equalities in consultation with the Deputy Director of Assets, to agree Heads of Terms and approve the disposal in accordance with agreed Heads of Terms.