Purpose

To consider approving several proposals to
improve the Galley Hill area through assets in Council ownership.
This includes a new food store and further considerations for
community space. These proposals align with existing plans for a
Special Education Needs school and the demolition of the derelict
and unsafe Watling Pool.

Content

1.            
That the improvement
plans for Galley Hill area as set out in this report, linked to the
regeneration of Fullers Slade, be agreed.
2.            
That resource
allocation and spend approval in the 2023/24 capital programme for
a contribution of £93,000 towards the new access road be
agreed.
3.            
That resource
allocation and spend approval of £150,000 in the 2023/24
capital programme for the refurbishment of the Galley Hill local
centre be agreed.
4.            
That costs of
£57,500 for legal and professional fees related to the
disposal of the site, be agreed.
5.            
That authority be
delegated to the Director Environment and Property to implement the
following:
a)    To
progress the Heads of Terms for a sale of the development land
outlined at para 2.6 for the provision of a new food store, having
due regard to s123 of the Local Government Act, 1972.
b)    To
undertake feasibility for options to provide new community meeting
space at a cost of up to £20,000.

6.      That a stakeholder working
group for the purpose of discussing the community investment
highlighted in this report, be established, including a MKCC Ward
Councillor, a SSTC Town Councillor, a representative from GHRA, the
Cabinet Member, and any other community representatives felt
appropriate.