Decision details

Authority and approval of the Executive Board to proceed to acquire the third party lands, required for the implementation of the A65 Quality Bus Corridor, by way of compulsorily acquisition.

The Director of Development submitted a report on the proposed acquisition of land not in the City Council’s ownership by negotiation and seeking authority to make a Compulsory Purchase Order in the event that negotiations are not successful.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to the acquisition of the land identified in the report by negotiation and in the event that negotiation becomes either protracted or abortive authority be given to the Assistant Chief Executive (Corporate Governance) to make a Compulsory Purchase Order under the relevant powers contained in The Highways Act 1980 and any other enabling powers and to submit the Order to the Secretary of State for confirmation.

(Councillor Harris, having declared a personal and prejudicial interest, left the meeting during consideration of this matter).

Consultation with Ward Councillors will take place prior to Executive Board decision. Consultation will also take place with land owners.