Agenda item

Demolition of Properties (Exempt under Paragraph 14)

Minutes:

Decisions:

 

1.           That the Council proceed with the demolition process of the properties as detailed within the private, circulated report.

 

2.           That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Engineering and Transport, to enter into a contract for the demolition of the properties so identified in the private, circulated report, and to undertake ongoing maintenance works as and when required.

 

3.           That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Property and Regeneration to enter into an easement in perpetuity with the owners of the properties as detailed in the private, circulated report, as determined by the Head of Property and Regeneration, to facilitate access to undertake demolition works and to allow access for ongoing maintenance of the supporting highways wall structure, on terms and conditions to be agreed by the Head of Property and Regeneration.

 

4.           That delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning and Public Protection to negotiate and enter into an agreement, in consultation with the Head of Legal Services, with landowners and insurers in respect of the Council undertaking the works required to comply with the Demolition Notices and recovering its costs from the insurance company.

 

Reason for Decisions:

 

To progress with the demolition of the properties detailed within the private, circulated report, and to authorise the entering into of documentation to facilitate both access to undertake such work and recovery of the financial costs associated, and for ongoing maintenance of the supporting highways wall structure.

 

Implementation of Decisions:

 

The decisions will be implemented after the three day call in period.

 

Consultation:

 

The Local Ward Member is supportive of the proposals.