Decision details

The County Council’s Future West Sussex Plan set out its ambition to minimise the burden of local taxation, delivering the best outcomes for residents with the money it spends, whilst living within its means.  In 2018 the County Council agreed to adopt an Asset Management Policy and Strategy. An objective of the strategy is to acquire, manage, maintain and dispose of property effectively, efficiently and sustainably, together with optimising financial return and commercial opportunities. 

Recommendations:  The Cabinet Member endorsed:

1)   That the County Council disposes of its freehold estate in the surplus land at Dawtrey Road, Littlecote, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0EA as set out in Appendix A of this report and  

2)   Authority is delegated to the Director of Property and Assets in conjunction with the Director of Law and Assurance to conclude the terms of the sale with the purchaser. 

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