(a) That the leasehold acquisition of the former Hanson's site adjacent to Crookhill Depot be approved, subject to satisfactory completion of legal, property, environmental and financial due diligence and agreement of terms with the landlord and current leaseholder.
(b)
That
authority be delegated to the Executive Director for Economy and Environment in
consultation with the Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economic Growth &
Strategic Assets and the Section 151 Officer, to approve leasehold acquisition
of this site and method of acquisition.
Reason for the
decision
Crookhill Depot was a strategically important
operational asset supporting waste and recycling services across Dorset. The
depot operated at capacity, creating operational constraints and significant
health and safety challenges. Securing the adjoining site provided a rare
opportunity to expand the depot footprint, improve operational efficiency and
health and safety, strengthen service resilience and support future service
requirements.
The proposal formed
part of a wider programme of improvements to the council's waste depot estate.