There were no Declarations of Interest on this occasion.

RESOLVED – That the minutes of the meeting held on 3 November 2021 be confirmed and signed by the Chairman.

With the agreement of the Chairman of Corporate Overview and Scrutiny, the decision is exempt from call in as The Council have been working with the DfE all last week to agree Heads of Terms for the future Academy lease which they need in place before signing the agreement with ENGIE to construct the new all through school.

The Council were contacted by Engie on the 16^th November regarding completion of their agreement with DfE and they are targeting the 6^th December (no later). Engie we understand, wish to commence construction works on site prior to Christmas 2021.

Any delay whatsoever in the process will prejudice the ambitious delivery of the new all through school for September 2023. Which in turn would have significant consequences for pupil place planning in Rugeley and Lichfield.

Details were submitted for the proposed Lease of the New all through school, former power station site, Rugeley.

RESOLVED – That approval be given to enter into an Agreement for Lease with Secretary of State for Education. In due course the Council subsequently acquires the freehold of the completed school site from Rugeley Power Limited (the Developer) and then grants a free school lease to a party nominated by the Secretary of State for Education. The Final details of the terms of all three transactions and parties to such transactions be delegated to the Assistant Director for Commercial and Assets.

The Chairman to move:-

PART TWO

(reports in this section are exempt)

RESOLVED - That the public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business which involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in the paragraph of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Local Government Act, 1972.

Details were submitted for the proposed renewal of lease to Superdrug Stores plc for a term of 5 years from the date of completion of the paperwork.

RESOLVED – That approval be given for the renewal of lease of 18 Greengate Street, Stafford to Superdrug Stores plc for a term of 5 years from the date of completion of the paperwork. The new lease to be largely on the terms of the previous lease with any minor modification to be agreed by the Assistant Director for Commercial and Assets.

Details were submitted for the proposed Sale of Plot E at i54 South Staffordshire Business Park to Barberry Industrial Limited.

RESOLVED – That approval be given for the sale of Plot E to Barberry Industrial Limited; all actions and decisions to enable completion of this transaction be delegated to the Head of Regeneration & Strategic Projects.