Purpose

Disposal and advertising of Public Open Space

Content

RESOLVED –

 

(i)        That the Chief Officer Housing be
authorised to negotiate and conclude the terms and conditions and grant of a 25
year lease to Gwersyllt Community Council, of the Peace Garden (as shown edged
red on Appendix 1 to report COH/12/24) in consultation with the Lead Member and
the Local Member.

 

(ii)       That the Chief Officer Governance &
Customer be authorised to publish notice of the Council’s intention to dispose
of the land by way of a 25 year lease (as shown edged red on Appendix 1)
forming informal public open space in accordance with Section 123 (2A) of the
Local Government Act 1972.

 

(iii)      That the Chief Officer Governance &
Customer be authorised to report to the Executive Board on any objections
received to the intended disposal of the site forming informal public open
space but that in the absence of objections the land is disposed of as set out
in the report.

 

Reasons for decisions

 

To enable the Council to enter into a lease with
Gwersyllt Community Council for the Peace Garden for a 25 year term.  This will enable Gwersyllt Community Council
to renovate the site and to ensure that a long-term maintenance schedule for
the benefit of the local community is in place. It will relieve WCBC from
ongoing maintenance costs.