Issue - meetings

[To approve the proposed leasing of land located at Well Lane for the siting of a memorial statue]

1.      That the transfer of land at Well Lane, Wednesfield to the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, Well Lane for the purpose of siting a memorial statue on a 99-year peppercorn lease, subject to terms be approved.

2.      That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Assets and Housing in consultation with the Deputy Chief Executive to approve the terms of the lease.

Councillor John Reynolds presented the report on the proposed lease of land located at Well Lane, Wednesfield to the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, Well Lane for the siting of a memorial statue and plaque.  It would represent a tribute to the 36th Sikh Regiment and the 21 soldiers who lost their lives in the battle of Saragarhi. The Gurdwara had agreed to look after the statue and the piece of land around it.

Resolved:

1.    That the transfer of land at Well Lane, Wednesfield to the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara, Well Lane for the purpose of siting a memorial statue on a 99-year peppercorn lease, subject to terms be approved.

2.    That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Assets and Housing in consultation with the Deputy Chief Executive to approve the terms of the lease.