Issue - meetings

To consider a report of Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth Assets and Property.

Appendix C ((not for publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of schedule 12A, Part 1 of the local Government At 1972, as amended).

(i)         That the appropriation of the land known as Pinemoor Allotments and Open Green Space from being held by Dorset Council under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to being held under the Local Government Act 1972, be approved and

(ii)        That the disposal/transfer of the land at a disposal price of one pound (which is less than best consideration) to Weymouth Town Council on terms to be agreed by the Executive Director of Place, be approved.

Reason for the decision

To promote and assist in the delivery of the proposed allotments in accordance with the provisions of the Section 106 Agreement dated 22^nd May 2006, varied by a Deed dated 8^th March 2012.   Where there is a Town Council for an area, the responsibility for allotments lies with them. 

The Portfolio Holder for Economic Growth, Assets and Property  sought approval for the land known as Pinemore Allotments and Open Green Space to be transferred to Weymouth Town Council on a less than best consideration basis.

The Portfolio Holder advised that the land was within his local ward area, but confirmed that he had no personal interest in respect of the site. 

Members were further advised that the transfer of the land required it to be used as allotments and open space.

Decision

(i)         That the appropriation of the land known as Pinemoor Allotments and Open Green Space from being held by Dorset Council under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to being held under the Local Government Act 1972, be approved and

(ii)        That the disposal/transfer of the land at a disposal price of one pound (which is less than best consideration) to Weymouth Town Council on terms to be agreed by the Executive Director of Place, be approved.

Reason for the decision

To promote and assist in the delivery of the proposed allotments in accordance with the provisions of the Section 106 Agreement dated 22 May 2006, varied by a Deed dated 8 March 2012.   Where there is a Town Council for an area, the responsibility for allotments lies with them.