Cabinet considered the receommendations of the Communities, Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee in relation to a decision that had been made by the Cabinet, at its meeting on 30th July (minute 28: Disposal of Land at Starkey Street/Langton Street, Heywood), which had subsequently been called-in by Councillors O’Rourke and Rush.

The matter had been considered by the Communities, Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee on 28^th August 2019 and the following recommendations had been made:-

1.         That the matter be referred back to Cabinet for reconsideration with the following recommendations:

·         That Plot of land 2 (adjacent to Hilda Street) be released for disposal;

·         That Plots of land 1 and 3 be not disposed of and that further work be undertaken to assess the potential for future ownership of the land;

2.         That the way consultation responses on future reports of this nature is included be reviewed to ensure that the views of Townships are fully incorporated;

3.         That it be noted that the Communities Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee will undertake a review of the whole process for disposals of land as part of their work programme.

Resolved:

1.    That the recommendations of the Communities Regeneration and Environment Overview and Scrutiny Committee be approved.

Eligible for call in – no