Decision details

In the event that it is intended to make a key decision at least 28 days before the Cabinet meeting is impracticable due to special urgency, the local authority obtain the agreement of the Chair of the relevant overview and scrutiny committee (Corporate Performance Panel) that the making of the decision is urgent and cannot reasonably be deferred (Regulation 11 of the Local Authorities (Executive Arrangements) (Meetings and Access to Information) (England) Regulations 2012). 

Councillor Long, Chair of the Corporate Performance Panel had given agreement to this. 

The matter will therefore not be subject to call in. 

Councillor Beales presented the report which explained that over several years the Council had undertaken a number of strategic land acquisitions, particularly in King’s Lynn, to help facilitate regeneration initiatives for the town.

The report presented set out another proposed land and property acquisition that was located at one of King’s Lynn’s main gateways into the town.

Under standing order 34 Councillor Bearshaw addressed the Cabinet reporting on the Regeneration and Development’s support of the recommendations in the report.

Cabinet endorsed the recommendation.

RESOLVED:           That the acquisition of the property interests set out within the report be approved and that Delegated Authority be given to the Assistant Director Property & Projects, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business and Culture, to complete the transaction.

Reason for Decision

The acquisition of these property interests not only fits well with the borough council’s regeneration ambitions in the immediate vicinity of the proposed property acquisition, but also Norfolk County Council’s proposals for the local highway network.