Decision details

1.      That it be agreed to authorise in-principle the making of a compulsory purchase order ("CPO") to acquire the necessary interests in the land shown indicatively by the hatched area shown on Appendix 1 to the report required to deliver the proposed regeneration of the Site pursuant to section  226(1)(a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and, in the case of any new rights, pursuant to section 13 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, because it considers that:

a.      the acquisition would facilitate the carrying out of the development, redevelopment or improvement of land; and

b.      the development, redevelopment or improvement of the land is likely to contribute to the achievement of any one or more of the promotion or improvement of the economic, social and environmental well-being of Wolverhampton.

2.      That the Deputy Leader: Inclusive City Economy in consultation with the Director of Regeneration, be authorised to approve all necessary steps to commence the process for the making, confirmation and implementation of the CPO, including securing the appointment of suitable external advisors and preparing all necessary CPO documentation.

3.      That a further report be put before Cabinet to approve the final extent of the land to be acquired following the finalisation of the necessary preparatory work.