Decision details

To agree the Social Purpose of Land Framework

Molly Harris from the New Economics Foundation was present for the item.

RESOLVED:

Decisions of the Cabinet

1.  That the implementation of the Social Purpose of Land Framework (‘the Framework’) pilot phase as set out in Section 4 and 5 (page 39 to 50 of Appendix 1)of the report Social Purpose of Land Framework a Proposal from The New Economics Foundation, and paragraph 26 of the report, on four (4) council-identified sites as set out in paragraph 59 of the report be approved.

2.  That it be noted that a revised framework will be brought back to cabinet following the pilot phase for further consideration.

3.  That the approval of any minor non-substantive amendments resulting from its meeting and a final review by officers on the framework be delegated to the director of planning and growth, in consultation with the cabinet member for new homes and sustainable development prior to final release.

4.  That authority be delegated to the director of planning and growth to oversee the implementation and refinement of the framework processes, including the development of an action plan supporting the framework.

5.  That the Southwark Land Partnership (SLP) be established in accordance with the terms of reference in Appendix3 of the report and authority be delegated to the director of planning and growth to finalise governance arrangements and partnership agreements.

6.  To issue early notice of the intention to dispose of council’s owned land or buildings at the time of reviewing the asset management plan.

7.  That an allocation of £500,000 of reserve funding towards the costs of informing and resourcing the pilot sites of the Social Purpose of Land Framework be agreed.

Decisions of the Leader of the Council

8.  That the executive scheme of delegation be varied to delegate authority to the cabinet member for new homes and sustainable development to approve the details of the fifth pilot site, in accordance with paragraph 60 of the report.