Decision details

Decisions

RESOLVED

That Cabinet resolves to:

Provide approval for officers to proceed with Option 2 to transfer the freehold of the Property, known as the Marrams Bowls Club and Marrams Putting Greens, to the Marrams Bowls Club.

Delegate authority to the Asset Strategy Manager or the Assistant Director for Finance and Assets to agree to the final terms of the transfer.

Reason for recomednations

Option 2 is recommended because it provides a sustainable long term solution that supports continued community use of the Bowls Club while addressing the constraints of the site and reducing the Council’s future maintenance liabilities.

A freehold transfer can be lawfully progressed under Section?123 of the Local Government Act 1972, as the proposal meets the requirements of the General Disposal Consent (England) 2003, enabling disposal at less than best consideration where it demonstrably promotes community wellbeing. The Bowls Club’s established health, social and economic benefits provide a clear basis for relying on this exemption.

Progression of the transfer would remain subject to legal due diligence, the inclusion of appropriate safeguards such as pre?emption rights and restrictive covenants, and confirmation that the Bowls Club is willing and able to proceed with the transfer.