To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the meeting held on 11^th February 2019.

To approve the Minutes of the last meeting held on the 11^th February 2019 were approved as a correct record.

To consider questions, statements or petitions from Members of the Public

Mr John Rowe addressed the meeting in the public part of the meeting on item 9 on the agenda Woodtop School and land adjacent at Cog Lane, Burnley.

Councillor Andy Fewings as Ward Councillor,  addressed the meeting in the private part of the meeting on item 9 on the agenda Woodtop School and land adjacent at Cog Lane, Burnley.

To update the Executive on the work of the Scrutiny Working Group which has been investigating whether there were any additional practical ways in which  Burnley Council can support provision of Dementia Services in Burnley.

Purpose

To consider a report of the Scrutiny Committee into Dementia Services which looked at whether there were any additional practical ways in which Burnley Council could support the provision of dementia services.

Reason for Decision

The Herbert Protocol is a risk reduction tool to be used in the search for a missing person – a large number of whom are people living with dementia.  The document is used by search teams to pinpoint likely areas for investigation, and maximise the chances of finding the missing person quickly and alive.

Decision

That the Council continues to support the roll out of the Herbert Protocol through the Policy & Engagement Team, developing further opportunities for partnership working to maximise take up across the Borough.

To determine during which items, if any, the public are to be excluded from the meeting and to consider the exclusion of the public from the meeting before discussion takes place on the following items of business on the grounds that in view of the nature of the business to be transacted if the public were present there would be a disclosure to them of exempt information within the meaning of Part VA of the Local Government Act 1972.

Purpose

To consider when it may be relevant to exclude the public from the meeting and clarify the order of the agenda.

Reason for Decision

Minutes 99, 100, 101, 102, 103 and104 contains information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the Authority holding that information) and Minute 103 contains information which is likely to reveal the identity of an individual.

Decision

That the public be excluded from the meeting before discussion takes place on the items relating to Minutes 99, 100, 101, 102,103 and 104 in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, if the public were present there would be a disclosure to them of exempt information, within the meaning of Part VA of the Local Government Act 1972.

To dispose of Council owned land and property for development of good quality housing.

Purpose

To dispose of Council owned land and property for development of good quality housing.

Reason for Decision

The Government’s policy is to boost the supply of homes in response to growing demand. Disposal of the land and property and its subsequent development, enabled through inward investment from government through Homes England, will help achieve this objective.

The proposed development will make a significant contribution to the ongoing regeneration of the South West Burnley area. In particular, development of the derelict Woodtop School building for good quality homes will address its current negative impact on the community.

As part of the overall scheme, the vacant adjacent land, west of Cog Lane, will also be developed.

Enabling development through the release of these property assets meets the Council’s policy of “creating flourishing, healthy and confident communities” and “making the Borough a place of choice” by assisting with the provision of a range of high-quality housing stock, of different designs and tenure.

It was noted that the Scrutiny Committee on the 13^th March 2019 had endorsed the report and its recommendations.

Decision

(1)  That approval be given to the disposal of the Council’s freehold interest in land and property at Woodtop School and land adjacent at Cog Lane, shown on the attached plan, to Calico Homes Ltd on the terms set out this report;

(2)  That the Head of Finance & Property, in consultation with the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Member for Resources & Performance Management, be authorised to negotiate and agree terms of the relevant agreements; and

(3)  That the Head of Legal & Democratic Services be authorised to complete all legal documents necessary to give effect to this decision

To approve terms for the surrender of the existing lease and the grant of a new lease of land on Yorkshire Street and Croft Street.

Purpose

To approve terms for the surrender of the existing lease and the grant of a new lease of land on Yorkshire Street and Croft Street

Reasons for Decision

To update the existing arrangements and enable the Headlessee to secure finance to undertake improvements to the buildings.

Decision

(1)  That approval be given for the surrender of the existing lease and grant of a new lease of the Land shown edged red on the attached plan on the outline terms set out in the report;

(2)  That the Head of Property and Finance be authorised to agree detailed terms; and

(3)  That the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to complete the legal formalities to give effect to this decision.

To approve the surrender of the existing leases of land used for car parking and the siting of a pedestrian bridge, and the grant of a new extended lease of land for parking.

Purpose

To approve the surrender of the existing leases of land used for car parking and the siting of a pedestrian bridge and the grant of a new extended lease of land for parking.

Reasons for Decision

To assist in the redevelopment of Proctors Mill.

Decision

To seek approval to commit and spend the additional allocation of Disabled Facilities Grant funding for 2018/19.

Purpose

To seek approval to commit and spend the additional allocation of Disabled Facilities Grant funding for 2018/19.

Reasons for Decision

To allow the Council to commit and spend the additional DFG funding received in 2018/19.

Decision

To seek approval to make a Compulsory Purchase Order of the properties and land identified in the plan attached to this report, and to acquire, redevelop and bring into use two long term vacant properties located within the Padiham TH (Townscape Heritage) area.

Purpose

To seek approval to make a Compulsory Purchase Order of the properties and land identified in the plan attached to this report.

To acquire, redevelop and bring into use two long term vacant properties located within the Padiham TH (Townscape Heritage) area.

Reasons for Decision

It should be noted that at a meeting of the Executive on 3^rd July 2018, the Executive gave approval for the Council to purchase the CPO land by agreement; however this has not been possible. The Council therefore wishes to exercise powers to acquire compulsorily the CPO land as appropriate to facilitate the repair and restoration of two dilapidated buildings, which is a key priority under the Padiham TH (Townscape Heritage) programme.

The Council will continue to make all efforts to communicate with all interested parties concerned, and where possible purchase by agreement. However, even if the Council does manage to acquire part or all of the CPO land by agreement, it is likely we will wish to proceed with a CPO to resolve any title issues and ensure that all land and property can be fully restored to the original proportions and brought back into use.

The properties included within the CPO land are long term vacant: No 33 since Dec-2002 and No 35 since Oct-2007. Without intervention by the Council the properties will most likely remain vacant, continue to deteriorate, attract anti-social behaviour, fly-tipping and arson, all of which cause fear and distress in local residents, and will undermine the efforts of the TH programme.

Where possible, all interested parties of the CPO land have been contacted and have either not responded or have given no reasonable proposals for renovating the properties or bring them back into use.

The proposed action will help to achieve the Council’s strategic plan of ‘People Places Prosperity and Performance’. The acquisition and renovation of the vacant properties within the CPO land will enable the Council to bring them back into use, which will improve the environment for businesses and residents in the vicinity and reduce the potential for crime and anti-social behaviour.

Decision

(1)          That authorisation be given to the making of a Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO), to be known as The Burnley (33-35 Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley) Compulsory Purchase Order 2019, under Section 226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the purpose of renovation/redevelopment. The CPO land is shown in pink on the  location plan attached to the report and comprises of:

·         33-35 Burnley Road, Padiham, Burnley

·         A small area of unregistered land to the rear of 33-35 Burnley Rd, Padiham, Burnley

(2)          That the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to make minor amendments, modifications or deletions to the CPO schedule of interests and map, should this be necessary, and to finalise the making and submission of the CPO.

(3)          That the Head of Legal and Democratic Services be authorised to publicise and serve notice of making of the CPO on the holders  ...  view the full minutes text for item 103.

To seek authority to dispose of 620 sq m of land at Princess Way, Burnley, shown edged red on the plan contained in Appendix 1, to Burnley College, to facilitate the development of additional college facilities. 

Purpose

To seek authority to dispose of 620 sq m of land at Princess Way, Burnley, shown edged red on the plan contained in Appendix 1, to Burnley College, to facilitate the development of additional college facilities

Reasons for Decision

The disposal will facilitate the development of additional college facilities on a prominent town centre gateway.

Decision

That authority be delegated to the Head of Legal & Democratic Services to complete the disposal of 620 sq m of land at Princess Way, Burnley by granting Burnley College a supplementary lease on similar terms to its lease of the site of the main Burnley College/University of Central Lancashire campus.