The Portfolio Holder for Resources, Finance, Support and I.T. will consider a report relating to land adjacent to Woodside School, Oswestry.

Report of the Head of Commercial Services, attached marked 1

Contact – Steph Jackson (01743 253861)

Note: 

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            RESOLVED:

i)           That, in principle, Woodside Primary School is granted a 123 year lease of the adjacent land shown on the attached plan, co-terminus with the existing academy lease, with delegated authority to the Head of Commercial Services to agree final terms of the lease and to complete the transaction.

ii)          Delegated authority is given to the Head of Commercial Services to consider any objections received as a result of the statutory advertisement under the Local Government Act 1972 and to take the final decision as to disposal in light of those objections.

Reasons for decision:

a)    The area of ground has been well used by local groups for over thirty years and has been the training ground for local football clubs. However, it has been reported that the area has to be regularly cleared before it can be safely used for sporting activity. The organisation proposes to fence and maintain the area to keep dog mess and litter off the pitch, and keep the area to a good playing standard.

b)    The school already maintains its grounds and can include the additional land into its maintenance regime. Bookings for the site will be made through the school administration team. Site management staff will be key-holders responsible for opening and securing the site. The school has an established management structure.

c)    The organisation has a defined constitution and set of governing documents. It is governed by a board of trustees that hold termly minuted meetings. The organisation has a financial management policy. The accounts are independently audited and are available for Council inspection.

d)     The organisation has satisfied the criteria set out in the CAT policy.