Decision details

Approval of smallholdings disposal plan

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve the smallholdings disposal plan.

Decision:

THAT: 

(a)  the procurement of an agent to provide professional services in connection with the disposal be undertaken through ESPO 2700 framework; and

the identified sites at paragraph 14 be excluded from the disposal.

Reasons for the decision:

To implement the policy approved by cabinet on 3 December 2015.

 

Alternative options considered:

Do nothing; this is not recommended as the policy decision to undertake a structured disposal of the smallholdings estate has already been taken and disposal receipts are essential to the delivery of the medium term financial strategy.

An open procurement could be undertaken; this is not recommended in view of the longer timescale required increasing the period of uncertainty for tenants, and the additional potential holding costs associated with this option.

An alternative framework could be used; this is not recommended as the recommended framework includes providers with the most relevant professional expertise combined with a presence in the county.

No sites could be excluded from the disposals programme; this is not recommended because the greater financial or economic benefits can be derived from development opportunities.

 

Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;

Contact: Tony Featherstone, Head of Corporate Asset Management Email: afeatherstone@herefordshire.gov.uk.

Publication date: 14/04/2016

Date of decision: 14/04/2016

Effective from: 20/04/2016

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