Decision details

Councillor Stephen Simkins presented the report that sought approval to progress the making of a compulsory purchase order for 66-70 Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton to complete the acquisition of land, property and new rights to enable the expansion of the Grand Theatre.  The proposal would offer significant benefits for the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of Wolverhampton.

Resolved:

1.    That the making of the City of Wolverhampton Council (Grand Theatre Expansion) Compulsory Purchase Order ("the Order") under Section 226 (1) (a) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and Section 13 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976 for the acquisition of land and new rights at 66-70 Lichfield Street for the purposes of securing an expansion of the adjacent Grand Theatre be approved.

2.    That authority be delegated to the Deputy Leader: Inclusive City Economy, in consultation with the Director of Regeneration, to:

a.      Take all necessary steps to secure the making, confirmation and implementation of the Order including the publication and service of all notices and the presentation of the Council's case at any Public Inquiry.

b.      Acquire interests in land and new rights within the Order either by agreement or compulsorily including prior to the making of the Order.

c.      Approve agreements with land owners and occupiers setting out the terms for the withdrawal of objections to the Order, including where appropriate seeking exclusion of land or new rights from the Order and/or making arrangements for rehousing or relocation of any occupiers.

3.    That the Chief Operating Officer be authorised to execute all necessary legal agreements relating to the Order and the acquisition of land.