Decision Maker: Finance, Policy and Resources Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 20, 2025

Purpose: Proposal to dispose of former caretaker's house.

Content: RESOLVED:   The Committee resolved to:   a)  Declare 88 Richmond Road, TW1 3BB (former Orleans Park School House) surplus to the Council’s operational requirements.   b)  Approve the disposal of the property to the Richmond Land Parish Charities to deliver affordable housing (Alms Houses) for not less than best consideration. In the event, the Richmond Charities fail to proceed to acquire the property, approve its disposal on the open market for best consideration;   c)  Delegate authority to the Assistant Director of Valuation and Asset Management Services in consultation with the Managing Director of SLLP to dispose of the Council’s freehold interest on terms that are in the best financial interest of the Council; and   d)  Authorise the Executive Director of Finance to use the Council’s wellbeing powers if this is required – see the comments of the Legal Implications contained within the exempt report.