1.       That the outcome of the 2016/17 Land Sales Programme be noted.

2.       That approval be given to the Land Sales Programme for 2017/18 as set out in the public report, and associated report considered in Part II of the agenda.

3.       That authority be delegated to the Chief Executive to:

a.            negotiate and accept bids.

b.            engage external resources where this will assist in implementing the programme.

c.            submit an application for planning permission on any properties included in the programme where this will assist in marketing.

d.            offset eligible disposal costs against capital receipts in accordance with capital regulations up to a maximum of 4% of the value of the capital receipt.

e.            advertise the intention to dispose of a site in the event that it comprises open space as defined by the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, in accordance with the relevant statutory procedure, and if any objections are received, to refer to the relevant portfolio holder for consideration in consultation with the Executive Member for  Highways, Parks and Environmental Services.

f.             i)  add to or substitute sites into the programme during the year.

ii)  hire security services or arrange for the demolition of any property.

iii)authorise alternative methods of disposal where appropriate.

4.     That the Director of Legal and Democratic Services in consultation with the Chief Executive and, where appropriate, the Chief Finance Officer be authorised to finalise and enter into all legal agreements required to implement the above decisions.