Decision details

To enable One Legal to execute and complete the relevant sections of the Highways Act 1980, Local Government Act 1972 and Localism Act 2011 in respect of land at Monkscroft Villas, Princess Elizabeth Way

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

To enable One Legal to execute and complete the:

 

Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980

Section 111 of the Local Government Act 1972

Section 1 of the Localism Act 2011.

 

in respect of Land at Monkscroft Villas, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7SP.

Reasons for the decision:

In line with the decision resolved at Cabinet meeting on July 9th 2019, agenda item 6 – Housing Revenue Account – New Build – Monkscroft Villas Site:

 

2. Authority be delegated to the Executive Director of Finance & Assets, in consultation with the Borough Solicitor to:

 

2.1. Conclude the JCT Design and Build contract with E G Carter and Co Ltd.

 

2.2. Take all necessary steps and undertake all necessary procedures, including entering into any legal arrangements or other documentation as may be required to implement or facilitate the development, including entering into a Grant Agreement with Homes England for the affordable housing dwellings.

Alternative options considered:

None

Wards Affected: Hesters Way;

Other reasons / organisations consulted

A draft Section 278 Highways Agreement has been progressed.

Consultees

Working with One Legal, GCC Legal department, GCC Highways, EG Carter & Co Ltd and an independently appointed highways consultant called Peter Evans Partnership.

Contact: Paul Jones, Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 Officer) 01242 775154 Email: [email protected].

Publication date: 24/01/2020

Date of decision: 24/01/2020