Decision details

This report will set out the reasons for seeking Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers to acquire the land needed for the project.

Relevant Overview and Scrutiny Committee: Regeneration, Community and Culture

34/2010 The Cabinet recommended that the Council:
a) resolves to make a Compulsory Purchase Order for the acquisition of the land and rights needed for the scheme as shown on the plans accompanying the report (circulated separately);
b) grants delegated powers to the Director of Regeneration, Community and Culture to finalise the details of the Compulsory Purchase Order and make the Compulsory Purchase Order including making minor variations to the areas to be acquired;
c) grants delegated powers to the Director of Regeneration, Community and Culture to finalise the details of the Side Roads Order and make the Side Roads Order including making minor variations to the areas to be included;
d) resolves to hold a joint Compulsory Purchase Order/Side Roads Order and Planning Inquiry should one be requested by the Secretary of State.

In order to ensure the necessary land acquisitions can be made in a timely manner.To avoid delay to the scheme that would take it outside the funding and delivery period.