Lead Member – Councillor S Charmley – Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Commercial Support

Report of the Director of Place  TO FOLLOW

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RESOLVED:

That, in principle, the disposal of the Oswestry Station Building as a Community Asset Transfer is agreed, with delegated authority to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Commercial Support, to agree the method and terms of disposal to ensure compliance with State Aid Rules and the Council’s legislative obligations, and a one-off grant funding award of up to £30,000 to the Trust. 

Councillors Davenport and Macey left the room for the duration of this item.

The Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Commercial Support introduced a report of the Director of Place setting out an assessment of an application made by Oswestry Station Building Trust in respect of the Oswestry Station Building.  The report concluded in a recommendation to make this Transfer and a funding award in line with the Council’s Community Asset Transfer Policy.  He moved a slight amendment to the recommendation in order that it reflect the recent appointment of the Director of Place.  Following a brief discussion regarding the need to ensure compliance with state aid rules, the Head of Legal and Democratic Services agreed to circulate a briefing note for Members on the principles of these regulations.

RESOLVED:

That, in principle, the disposal of the Oswestry Station Building as a Community Asset Transfer is agreed, with delegated authority to the Director of Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Corporate and Commercial Support, to agree the method and terms of disposal to ensure compliance with State Aid Rules and the Council’s legislative obligations, and a one-off grant funding award of up to £30,000 to the Trust.