A Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) and Side Roads Order (SRO) were made on the 23 August 2013, to enable the delivery of the Link Road and following a public inquiry on 23 September 2014 both the CPO and SRO were confirmed by the Secretary of State for Communities and the Local Government and the Secretary of State for Transport respectively.

It is necessary to engage professional support to provide advice in negotiating and agreeing statutory compensation due under s52 Land Compensation Act 1973 up until the 31 December 2021. Cost associated with this decision specifically relate to the one outstanding claim that relate to three property interests.

The provider represented the Council as the expert witness at the Edgar Street Grid CPO Public Inquiry in 2013 and has the ability to provide advice within a short timescale. A quotation has been sought to undertake this work and a value for money assessment has been completed against the previous rate used in 2013. Herefordshire Council’s Corporate Services were consulted regarding procurement and have confirmed compliance with contract procedure rules.

The anticipated £5,600 is to provide pre-tribunal advice. Should additional support be required then this will be the subject of a further decision.