Decision details

Use of Compulsory Purchase Order Powers to enable strategic acquisitions in West Bromwich Town Centre

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Decision:

Agreed-

 

(1)     That approval be given to authorise the Director of Regeneration and Growth to use Compulsory Purchase Order powers to acquire any land and property interests necessary to enable delivery of zones 1 & 2 identified in the West Bromwich Masterplan.

 

(2)     That the Director of Law and Governance, in consultation with the Director of Regeneration & Growth, be authorised to take all preparatory actions to enable the making of a Regeneration Compulsory Purchase Order, subject to a further resolution to formally make the Compulsory Purchase Order and confirm the agreed (red-lined) order lands.

 

(3)     That the Director of Regeneration & Growth be authorised to procure any professional services required to advise the council on the preferred Compulsory Purchase Order strategy and execution, including a revised Property Cost Estimate (PCE) on any necessary interests.

Publication date: 16/03/2023

Date of decision: 15/03/2023

Decided at meeting: 15/03/2023 - Cabinet

Effective from: 22/03/2023

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