Issue - meetings

To consider a report of the Deputy Chief Executive.

The report details information about a nomination received in response to the Community Right to Bid.

The Area Committee is requested to determine if the asset should be added to the List of Assets of Community Value in accordance with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011 and The Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.

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(NOTE: The Chair was of the opinion that this item, although not included on the agenda, should be considered as a matter of urgency in accordance with section 100B(4)(b) of the Local Government Act 1972 in order that the application could be determined within the timeframe approved by the Council).

A representative of the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a report (copies of which had been circulated) providing members with information in relation to a nomination received and to determine whether to include Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotments on the list of Assets of Community Value.

The following comments were made/ issues raised:-

·       Members expressed support for the designation and further stated that they have been involved in supporting the group for some time.

·       It was commented that designation as an Asset of Community Value did not necessarily protect a site from future development, however members stated that they were not aware of any plans to develop the site.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the addition of Cheadle Hulme Garden and Allotments to the List of Assets of Community Value in accordance with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011 and The Assets of Community Value (England) Regulations 2012.