The subject of the decision:

This report sought approval to asset transfer land at Knotto Bottom Way and land on Bankhead Road including the recreational area as requested by Northallerton Town Council.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that the transfer of land at Knotto Bottom Way and land on Bankhead Road including the recreational area as requested by Northallerton Town Council would be beneficial to the community and would give the Town Council responsibility for the day-to-day management of the assets alleviating any requirement for Council intervention.

The decision:

In accepting the recommendation, Cabinet will approve and recommend to Council the intention to dispose of the assets is advertised as described in 5.3 of the report, and subject to satisfactorily resolving any issues arising from the advertisement, that the responsibility for transferring the assets identified within the report to Northallerton Town Council is delegated to the Director of Leisure & Communities.