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Consideration has been given to the surplus declaration to the Council’s requirements of Oliver Henderson Park Bowling Green and Pavilion, Meresyde, Leam Lane.

RESOLVED -

That subject to the proposed disposal being advertised as required by Section 123(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972:

(i)

Oliver Henderson Park Bowling Green and Pavilion be declared surplus to the Council’s requirements.

(ii)

the Strategic Director, Housing, Environment and Healthy Communities be authorised to grant a 35-year lease, at a nil rent, in accordance with the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy to the Leam Lane Community Bowling Club Community Interest Organisation.

The above decisions have been made for the following reasons:

(A)

To manage resources and rationalise the Council’s assets in line with the Corporate Asset Strategy and Management Plan.

(B)

To realise savings identified through rationalisation of the bowling green portfolio as previously agreed by Cabinet (Minute No. C62).