1. That the approach to the delivery of the Cornbrook Hub Site as set out in the report be endorsed.

2. That in principle approval be provided to the use of compulsory purchase powers to deliver the regeneration of the Cornbrook Hub Site.

3. That it be requested that, in the event of compulsory acquisition becoming expedient for the regeneration of the area, officers shall bring a further report to the Executive.

4. That authorisation be given to the service of Requisition for Information upon all owners, occupiers and those with any other interests in the Cornbrook Hub site pursuant to Section 16 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976.

5. That the Corporate Director for Economic Growth, Environment and Infrastructure and Director of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to negotiate and complete an appropriate CPO Indemnity Agreement with Manchester Ship Canal Developments Limited to secure all the costs associated with the making of the Order (if required) and the acquisition of all remaining third party interests in the Cornbrook Hub Site including compensation costs as set out in section 5 of the report.

6. That, in the event that such an Indemnity Agreement is concluded, the Corporate Director for Economic Growth, Environment and Infrastructure be authorised to negotiate the acquisition of all interests in the site, in advance of confirmation of a CPO, as if such CPO had been confirmed.