Purpose

This report reflects the works carried out
under the OPR for work to the Traveller Site in Star Lane, which
are considered to be extensive. This reports requests funding for
£500k to be drawn down from the OPR to commence feasibility
works, spatial planning for a more efficient site and to to
identify the main works needed on the site.

Content

1. 
The utilisation of £500k from the assigned Operation Property Review
budget for feasibility works at the Star Lane Traveller Site be
approved;
2. 
The intent to allocate resources for the delivery of
the programme as set out in paragraphs 3.10 and 3.11 of the report,
including procurement of necessary works and services to deliver
the programme be noted;
3. 
An engagement programme with the residents of Star
Lane to support a timetable for a works programme be approved;
4. 
The initiation of a planning application to make
temporary use of the adjacent site to Star Lane for temporary
pitches during a works programme be approved;
5. 
Road Adoption of a road into the site be approved,
and authority be delegated to the Director of Corporate Resources
and Governance for any necessary legal arrangements of Road
Adoptions; and,
6. 
The corporate risk of the current condition of the
site be noted.