Further to minute 448 (9 April 2009), the Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Services provided an update in relation to the provision made by the Sustainable Communities Act for proposals to be invited from the public which required action from central government. He commented that although a number of submissions were received in response to the call for proposals, only one was received which could potentially be suitable for selection under the terms of the Act. He outlined the proposal, which related to Community Asset Transfer and reported that it had been endorsed by the Strategic Partnership Executive Board subject to consultation with the LSP Assembly and other interest groups.

Resolved –

(1)  That that the proposal for selection under the terms of the Sustainable Communities Act, in relation to Community Asset Transfer be endorsed.

(2)  That delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive/Director of Corporate Policy to submit the proposal to the LGA in consultation with the proposer by the deadline of 31 July 2009.

(3)  That, in view of the need to submit the proposal to the LGA by the deadline of 31 July 2009, call-in be waived, and the Council be advised accordingly.