Decision details

Agreed:-

(1)     That approval be given to test the market and advertise the site at Thimblemill Road, Smethwick on the open market to ascertain if there is any commercial or other interest to purchase the site, subject to any planning consents that may be required for change of use.

(2)     That the Director for Regeneration and Growth be authorised to work with a community consortia, The People’s Orchestra, in parallel with recommendation (1), to allow the group 3 months to develop proposals to determine their projects viability and allow them to undertake a business planning exercise to confirm whether they are able to take on the premises under a Community Asset Transfer.

(3)     That in connection with (2) above, a further report be submitted to the Cabinet t in June 2023 which will outline the disposal options identified through market testing and full details of the community-led option.