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Appendix 2 to the report is exempt from publication as it contains commercially confidential information (exempt under paragraph 3, Part 1, Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972 (as amended)).

The Cabinet Member for Finance, Growth and Core Services introduced a report on the proposed sale of a small area of Council-owned land which was deemed surplus to Council’s requirements.

The area in question was approximately 112.75 square metres belonging to the Council but incorporated into the rear garden of the property at 1044 Green Lane, Dagenham RM8 1BT.  The Cabinet Member referred to the history of discussions with the property owners and the provisional terms of the sale that had been agreed between the parties.

Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Approve the sale of the Council-owned land to the rear of and currently incorporated into the rear garden of 1044 Green Lane, as shown edged red in site plan 1 at Appendix 1 to the report, on the terms set out in Appendix 2 to the report;

(ii)  Delegate authority to the Strategic Director, My Place, in consultation with the Chief Legal Officer and the Cabinet Member for Finance, Growth and Core Services, to agree the final terms and contract documentation to fully implement the sale of the site; and

(iii)  Authorise the Chief Legal Officer, or an authorised delegate on her behalf, to execute all the legal agreements, contracts, and other documents on behalf of the Council.