Issue - meetings

RESOLVED -

(i)            That Crowhall Towers and Sir Godfrey Thomson Court, including garages, be decommissioned in order to prepare the demolition proposals, when vacant, for the purposes of regeneration.

(ii)          That the prioritisation of tenants in Crowhall Towers and Sir Godfrey Thomson Court for rehousing, with home loss and disturbance payments made, be approved.

(iii)         That the Acting Strategic Director, Economy, Innovation and Growth be authorised to enter into negotiations to acquire the interests, set out in Appendix 1 to the report, using the power derived from Section 227 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and to pay compensation on the basis that there was a confirmed compulsory purchase order in place ensuring consistency with other acquisitions in these circumstances.

(iv)         That a further report be received on a proposal for future redevelopment of the site; the approach that should be taken in relation to the community centre; and the letting of the demolition contract.

(A)           To support priorities for Thrive by working together to build a better future for the local area through regenerating and redeveloping to provide more sustainable housing and economic growth as well as supporting Housing Strategy priorities for supply, standards and support and ensuring Council accommodation continues to meet current and future needs and aspirations of residents.

(B)           To ensure investment is targeted in the most appropriate way and that it is focused on long term outcomes and community needs.

(C)           To ensure investment is focused on stock that is sustainable.

(D)           To meet the requirements of HRA business planning.