Decision details

This policy provides the detailed exposition in terms of how Council property assets will be selected for disposal and which method of disposal will be selected to suit the specific circumstances of each asset or grouping of assets

Further to Minute No. 81 of the meeting held on 5 December 2013, the Cabinet considered the report of the Director of Built Environment which sought approval to the adoption of a formal Property Asset Disposal Policy.

Decision Made:

That:

(1)       approval be given to the adoption of the draft Property Asset Disposal Policy as set out in Appendix A of the report; and.

(2)       it be noted that a further report would be presented to a future Cabinet meeting in relation to a formal Community Asset Transfer Policy.

Reasons for Decision:

To enable a Property Asset Disposal Policy to be implemented following the adoption of a new Strategic Asset Management Plan.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

The Council could continue to operate using established custom and practice without a formal property asset disposal policy in place.