Issue - meetings

 Report by Dr Carlton Brand, Corporate Director.

 Councillor Fleur de Rhé Phillipe presented the report sought approval to enter a joint sale agreement with Five Rivers Eco Homes Limited in respect of the Castle Works site, Castle Road, Salisbury (“Castle Works”).

Issues highlighted in the course of the presentation and discussion included: the relative complexity of the project; the benefits to the council from a capital receipts, the provision of new houses, and employment.

Resolved

To enter into a joint sale agreement with 5 Rivers Ecohomes for the disposal of Castle Works Salisbury on terms to be agreed by the Associate Director People and Business following consultation with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development, Skills, Strategic Transport and Strategic Property and the Associate Directors for Legal and Governance and Finance.

Reason for Decision:

A disposal will generate a capital receipt, safeguard employment in Wiltshire, and deliver affordable housing provision in line with policy.