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Salford City Council - Record of Decision

I, Paul Dennett, City Mayor, in exercise of the powers contained within the City Council constitution do hereby:

1     Approve in principle the disposal of the subject site, namely the former Brackley Golf Course, to Countryside Properties in accordance with the arrangements set out within the Collaboration Agreement dated 23^rd March 2018 between the City Council and Avonfield Limited (“Avonfield”), Pinebrook Limited (“Pinebrook”) and MHE Investments Limited (“MHE”) and as detailed in this report. The approval is subject to:

(a)  a review of the final figure of consideration to be paid by Countryside Properties once they have completed ground investigations;

(b)  agreement of the price to be paid for the additional two Council properties (former Bulloughs Farm and a piece of open land) that are to be included within the sale, and

(c)  the final negotiated terms of the disposal

All of which will be subject to approval by the City Mayor. 

2     Authorise the Shared Legal Service to prepare all necessary documentation and to take all steps which are required to give effect to the terms agreed for the disposals, and the recommendations summarised here

3     Note that a further report is to follow regarding the potential acquisition of the property known as The Rothwells to support educational provision needs in the area.

4. That the disposal of the land and the associated recommendations are

    subject to the outcome of discussions between Salford City Council with the

    prospective developer with regard to the provision of affordable housing

    within the development proposals.

The Reasons are the proposals enable for the disposal of the land and its subsequent development on the basis summarised above

Assessment of Risk: Low

The source of funding is: n/a

Legal Advice obtained: Yes

David Green - Head of Regeneration (Legal) - Shared Legal Service

Financial Advice obtained: Yes

Alex Archer, Finance Manager. Tel: 0161 778 0498

The following documents have been used to assist the decision process.

Public briefing note submitted to Property/Regeneration Briefing held on 8 June 2020

Contact Officer:  

Peter Openshaw, Asst Director Environment and Community Safety                       

Tel No 0161 779 4837

This decision was published on Tuesday 9 June 2020.

This decision will come in force at 4.00 pm on Tuesday 16 June 2020 unless it is called-in in accordance with the Decision Making Process Rules.

Salford City Council - Record of Decision

I Paul Dennett, City Mayor, in exercise of the powers contained within the City Council constitution do hereby:

1.    Approve the Development Proposal Notice for plot B7 New Bailey Street, Ordsall, submitted by ECf (English Cities fund) in accordance with the provisions of the Overarching Development Agreement dated 15^th December 2006

2.    Approve the disposal of plot B7 by way of a long lease, in accordance with the terms provisionally agreed and with the relevant and applicable provisions of the Overarching Development Agreement.

3.    Authorise the Strategic Director Place to negotiate and finalise the terms of the long lease disposal

4.    Authorise the negotiation and completion of all the legal documentation and all steps required to give effect to the above recommendations.

The Reasons are this will enable the development of the area of land concerned

Options considered and rejected were: No other options were considered.

Assessment of Risk: Low

The source of funding is: n/a

Legal Advice obtained: Michelle Brice, Shared Legal Service

Financial Advice obtained: Chris Mee, Strategic Finance Manager Tel 778. 0434

Procurement Advice obtained: n/a

Contact Officer:        Steve Keigher - Principal Estates Surveyor

Tel No 0161 779 6087

This decision was published on Tuesday 9 June 2020.

This decision will come in force at 4.00 pm on Tuesday 16 June 2020 unless it is called-in in accordance with the Decision Making Process Rules.