Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: June 25, 2025

Purpose:

Content: Noted the decision of the Margaret McMillan Sub Committee dated 26 March 2025 and agree to the proposed disposal of the Margaret Macmillan Field Study Centre, Wrotham, Kent TN15 7JN (“the Site”) subject to Heads of Terms in Exempt Appendix B and compliance with Section 121 Charities Act 2011.   Noted that Council was being asked to make the decision required in its capacity as Trustee of the Margaret Macmillan Trust.   Noted that the site has been marketed subject to Council and Charity approval, bids have been received as set out in Exempt Appendix A and that a preferred bidder has been identified.   Noted the recommendation of the Charities Report provided in Exempt Appendix C.   Delegated authority to the Director of Place and Growth to manage the process under section 121 of the Charities Act 2011 as amended and complete the disposal with the identified bidder or a subsequent purchaser should the disposal to the preferred bidder not proceed for any reason.   Agreed to treat the information presented in Appendices A, B and C as exempt under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972, Schedule 12A, and that this information is not subsequently released to the press or public.