- Decision made by
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Cabinet member for Corporate Services and Asset Management
- Decision
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That the Council purchases the freehold interest in recreational land to the east of Courtauld Road, Braintree and simultaneously completes a surrender the unexpired lease granted to Braintree College for offices at 1 Freebournes Court, Witham
- Reason for decision
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The college are relocating as they are only sing 30% of the premises. This transaction provides a cost effect way to source land for potential improved sports facilities n the district
- Summary of alternative options
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To approve the provisionally agreed transaction on the reported terms to decline the request to surrender the lease, receive the full rent for the final year, but pay market value to purchase the freehold interest
- Background documents
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Property file, Braintree and Bocking recreation Ground Property file, 1, Freebournes Court, Witham
- Declared conflict of interest
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None
- Date decision made
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June 1 2016
- Contact us
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You can contact us if you would like a copy of the record and supporting papers for this decision. Email governance@braintree.gov.uk