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Newham Hall - Disposal Option Update

24/12/2024 - Newham Hall - Disposal Option Update

ORDERED that Executive:

1.    Approve the approach of Middlesbrough Council acting as the master developer for the Newham Hall site - being financially responsible for bringing the site forward for phased disposal and marketing without external intervention or support from Homes England;

2.    Approve the use of the awarded Levelling Up Fund 2 and Towns Fund grants, Strategic Highways Section 106 Funding, other developer contributions and existing Council capital funding of £4.129m dedicated to Housing Growth or other projects already contained within the current capital programme to unlock and de-risk the Newham Hall housing site;

3.    Approve Delegated Authority for the Director of Regeneration in respect of Public Open Space and Land Appropriation process and;

4.    Approve Delegated Authority for the Director of Regeneration and Director of Finance for further amendments to the proposed disposal route.