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***ROD Acquisition of Nursery, Timberworks (Cromwell Road), Cambridge

14/03/2022 - *** ROD Acquisition of Nursery, Timberworks (Cromwell Road), Cambridge

Cambridge City Council

Acquisition of Nursery, Timberworks (Cromwell Road), Cambridge

Decision of: Councillor Davey, Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources

Reference: 22/SR/1

Date of decision: 14.3.22 Date Published on website: 28.3.22

Decision Type: Key

Matter for Decision: Acquisition of Nursery, Timberworks (Cromwell Road), Cambridge

Why the Decision had to be made (and any alternative options): As a property acquisition, it is necessary to act quickly to secure opportunities and progress the acquisition in a timely way.  Approval as soon as possible enables legal processes to commence without delay and completion at the earliest opportunity.

The Executive Councillor’s decision: To approve the purchase of the property.

Reason for the decision: As detailed in the Officers report which is considered exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972.

Scrutiny Consideration: The Chair and Spokesperson of Strategy and Resources Scrutiny Committee were consulted prior to the action being authorised.

Report: The Officers report is considered exempt from publication by virtue of paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act 1972

Conflict of interest: None.

Comments: None.