Decision details
Purchase of 20-23 Bridge Street, Banbury
Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Finance
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To
seek approval that we can proceed with the purchase of 20-23 Bridge Street for
the purposes of the new Banbury Library and other OCC uses
Decisions:
The Chair introduced the item to the meeting.
The Chair stated the scheme was long overdue and highlighted the opportunities to work with Cherwell District Council.
The Chair thanked officers and agreed to the recommendations in the report.
RESOLVED to:
a) Approve as a key decision the purchase of a property
in Banbury Town Centre for the purposes of re-providing Banbury Library and
other Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) uses.
b) Delegate authority to the Executive Director of
Resources and Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Director of
Property and Assets; Director of Law & Governance and Monitoring Officer;
and the Cabinet Member for Finance to consider Officer recommendations and
agree the final purchase price and terms.
Report author: Michael Smedley
Publication date: 17/07/2024
Date of decision: 12/07/2024
Decided at meeting: 12/07/2024 - Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Finance
Effective from: 20/07/2024
Accompanying Documents:
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