Agenda item

(Pursuant to Services held on 9.10.25 minute nr. 57/25/26)

Cllr Gillies declared an interest in the matter under discussion. At the request of the Chairman, she remained in the room to respond to any questions Members might have.

Cllr Miller asked Cllr Gillies for her understanding of residents’ views regarding the potential use of the land at Campion Close, should the Town Council proceed with its purchase.

Cllr Gillies responded that while no formal consultation had taken place, residents had expressed a desire for the area to be better maintained and had shown interest in its potential use as an open green space with their input/assistance.

Cllr Gillies then left the room.

It was proposed by Councillor Bickford, seconded by Councillor P Samuels and RESOLVED:

1.  To note the Report on Title and outstanding matters provided by Coodes Solicitors.

2.  To delegate authority to the Town Clerk to respond to the queries raised in the report from Coodes Solicitors on behalf of the Town Council, as follows:

a) Section 2.4 – A site survey is not required.
b) Section 2.5 – A site valuation is not required.
c) Section 4.2 – The Council will not proceed with the acquisition of the additional parcels of land offered by the transferor.
d) Section 7.1 – There are no plans to alter access to the site.
e) Section 7.2 – The section was noted.
f) Section 7.23 – The Council agrees that the transferor should proceed with the purchase of indemnity insurance in perpetuity for both Harebell Close and Campion Close.

3.  To note that Members have no further questions at this stage.

4.  To await the resolution of outstanding matters listed in Schedule 1 of the report from Coodes Solicitors.

5.  To note that the Town Clerk has made several attempts to contact the transferor regarding the urgent need to tidy the site, but no response has been received to date.