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1. Summary

1.1 The following decision is sought:

That the Executive Member for Environment supports the approved expenditure for land purchase referred to in paragraph 3.2 of the attached report, notes the position with this scheme and approves the advance work in respect of Japanese Knotweed control at a cost not exceeding £5,000.

2. Reason

2.1 This decision supports Aim 2 (Stewardship of the Environment) and Aim 4 (Building Strong and Safe Communities) of the Corporate Strategy through the provision of the final stage of this road scheme, and by responsible management of the site in the interim.

3. Other Options Considered and Rejected

3.1 The presence of the Japanese Knotweed at the site determines the course of action, this includes options to excavate the affected areas of the site to a depth of three metres which, given the site conditions, is impractical and expensive.

4. Conflicts of Interest Declared by the Decision Maker or Other Executive Member Consulted - None.

5. Dispensation granted by the Standards Committee - Not applicable.

6. Reason(s) for the Matter being dealt with if Urgent - Not applicable.

Approved by: Date:

Councillor K B Estlin

298/JR