Issue - meetings

To consider the attached report of the Strategic Director (Operations and Commercial).

The Strategic Director (Operations and Commercial) presented the report on the proposed Community Facility at Maison Dieu Car Park.

Members were advised that Dover Town Council had been working with the Dover Community Association on proposals to provide a community facility, including new public conveniences, within Maison Dieu car park. The report sought agreement to the Council making the necessary land available and providing a financial contribution of £90,000 in support of the project.

In response to questions from Members it was stated that the Council would retain the freehold on the land due to interests in the surrounding land.

The concerns raised by the Environment Agency in respect of the land had been addressed.

RESOLVED: That the report be noted.

To consider the attached report of the Strategic Director (Operations and Commercial)

Responsibility: Portfolio Holder for Property Management and Environmental Health

It was agreed:

(a)  That the proposals being developed by Dover Town Council, in partnership with the Dover Community Association, to provide a community facility including new public conveniences within Maison Dieu car park, be supported and noted.

(b)  That the principle of the Council leasing the land required to support the development to Dover Town Council be approved, and the Strategic Director (Operations and Commercial) be authorised, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Property Management and Environmental Health, to conclude the details of the agreement.

(c)  That, in so far as the proposed leasing of the land involves the disposal of land forming part of an open space, public notice be given of the intention to grant the lease to Dover Town Council, pursuant to the requirements of section 123(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972.

(d)  That the provision of a financial contribution of £90,000 to Dover Town Council to support the project, pursuant to section 136 of the Local Government Act 1972, be approved.