Issue - meetings

1.  That the open space land outlined in red on the attached plan to the report of the Head of Commercial and Economic Development – Disposal of open space at Fant, Maidstone be declared surplus;

2.  That the placing of a Public Notice pursuant of Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 be authorised; and

3.  That the matter be referred to the Policy and Resources Committee for a final decision concerning disposal of the land.

Jason Taylor, the Parks and Open Spaces Manager, introduced the report setting out the option to lease public open space at Unicumes Lane, Maidstone to Fant Wildlife Group.

In response to questions it was confirmed that the area would remain entirely open access, and whilst it did not feature a recreation area there were such facilities in close proximity.

RESOLVED:

1.  That the open space land outlined in red on the attached plan to the report of the Head of Commercial and Economic Development – Disposal of open space at Fant, Maidstone be declared surplus;

2.  That the placing of a Public Notice pursuant of Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972 be authorised; and

3.  That the matter be referred to the Policy and Resources Committee for a final decision concerning disposal of the land.

For – 9   Against – 0    Abstain – 0