The Director for Development and Regeneration submitted a written report.

Resolved that it is recommended that the Devonport Regeneration Community Partnership Succession Strategy be approved in principle subject to the following conditions -

(1)               completion of financial checks to include Neighbourhood Manager costs, Devonport Community Land and Leisure Limited Trusts and their asset bases;

(2)               discussion and agreement to the letter of intent between DRCP and the City Council;

(3)               the approval of Communities and Local Government of the Devonport Community Land Trust governance arrangements;

(4)               completion of the review into the future use of Parkside by the Director for Corporate Support;

(5)               subject to agreement that we will be engaged in the discussion between DRCP and DCLG during the period end of October to April 2010;

(6)               final approval of the strategy be delegated to the portfolio holder for Planning Regeneration and Economic Growth in consultation with the Chief Executive and Director for Corporate Support.

(Councillor Jordan declared a personal interest in the above item).