Decision details

To seek approval to commence negotiation with interested parties. To seek delegated authority to Director of Regeneration to agree Heads of Terms with Network Rail and to purchase interests within the bounds of the GtP scheme.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the progress made to date be noted.

2.  That officers be instructed to commence negotiation with all interested parties in the area.

3.  That the director of regeneration be authorised: 

a)  To approve the detailed provisions and requirements of a business engagement package in consultation with the cabinet members for regeneration and corporate strategy and communities and economic wellbeing.

b)  To prepare and report back to cabinet at the earliest opportunity on a land information and assembly strategy, which would include:

i.  Continued engagement and negotiations to acquire all interests and approve agreements with landowners of land within the area shown in Appendix 1 of the report

ii.  Undertake referencing and/or obtain further information using requisitions under the Acquisition of Land Act 1981

iii.  Amend the boundaries of the areas edged in bold and shown in Appendix 1 of the report should it be required

iv.  Enter into agreement with Network Rail for the Gateway to Peckham project.