Decision details

On 5 September 2011 it was decided by the Cabinet that a number of properties should be transferred to the Town or Parish Council for the area in which the properties are located as a first phase of the Local Service Delivery -Transfer and Devolutions to Town and Parish Councils process.   This land was not on either of the Appendix A or Appendix B property lists approved for transfer in that Cabinet decision.

Sutton Parish Council have approached Cheshire East Council to see if it will dispose of the land in question as part of the Local Service Delivery -Transfer and Devolutions to Town and Parish Councils process which falls in line with the agreed policy for the transfer of assets and devolution of services. This will enable the Parish Council to enhance the existing allotment facility at Lyme Green, Sutton. Cheshire East Council is committed to delivering services tailored to its individual communities and has a borough wider ambition to create a network that services the local needs of residents by the people who understand their communities best.

In some cases this means moving more to local ownership (which is inline with the original transfer policy) so that the asset can be better utilised and managed for the good of the community; agreeing to this request will enable that to take place.

1.    That approval be given to a 125 year lease of the above allotment to Sutton Parish Council for a nominal value, on the terms stated and any other terms to be agreed by the Assets Manager in consultation with the Director of Legal Services.

2.    That the Director of Legal Services be authorized to approve all legal documentation and proceed to practical completion of the lease and any other legal documentation.