Minutes of the meeting of the CABINET held on TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 at 6.30 pm

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1 ITEM 3 Minutes of the meeting of the CABINET held on TUESDAY 7 NOVEMBER 2017 at 6.30 pm Present: Officers: Councillor Marland (Chair) Councillors Gifford, Gowans, Long, and O Neill C Mills (Chief Executive), M Bracey (Corporate Director - People), D Sharkey (Corporate Director - Place), G Snelson (Director of Strategy and Futures), S Bridglalsingh (Service Director [Legal and Democratic Services]), M Kelleher (Service Director [Housing and Community]), S Richardson (Service Director [Finance and Resources]), P Gosal (Head of Economy and Culture), E Palmieri (Interim Head of Property and Facilities Management), F Robinson (MK Futures Programme Manager) and S Muir (Committee Manager). Apologies: Councillors Legg, Middleton and Nolan. Also Present: Councillors Bint, Brackenbury, Burke, Petchey and Walker and 14 members of the public C73 C74 MINUTES RESOLVED - That the minutes of the meeting of the 3 October 2017 be approved and signed by the Chair as a correct record. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST Councillor Marland disclosed a personal interest in item 9(g) (Approval of Proposed Submission Version of Plan:MK) which referred to Milton Keynes Development Partnership of which he was a board member. Councillor Petchey disclosed a personal interest in item 9(c) and (f) (Urban Capacity Study) as a member of Campbell Park Parish Council, as the items made reference to various areas which were within the Campbell Park Parish area. C75 REFERRAL FROM BUDGET SCRUTINY COMMITTEE - 19 SEPTEMBER 2017 The Cabinet received the report of the Budget Scrutiny Committee held on 19 September 2017 which was presented by Councillor Burke, a Vice Chair of the Committee.

2 C76 The Cabinet heard that the Budget Scrutiny Committee Planning Group had raised concerns, echoed by other Councillors, with reference to the rising level of the Council s reserves over the past few years. The Service Director (Finance and Resources) had reviewed these and identified that there was nearly 2m held in Reserves no longer required for their original purposes, elements of duplication of headings for some reserves and some which had not been called on for over 3 years and could be dispensed with. Thus there was a need to consolidate various Reserves. The report also clarified the types of reserves currently held by the Council, how these could be rationalised and the precise legal position in relation holding reserves. Councillor Marland (Leader of the Council) on behalf of Councillor Middleton, the Cabinet member for Resources and Innovation, thanked the Planning Group for its work, welcomed the report and indicated that he hoped that the myth that the amounts held in earmarked Reserves could be used to offset the ongoing revenue pressures such as potential successful Business Rates appeals to Government, of which there were currently about 1000 outstanding, could be finally dispensed with. Councillor Marland also indicated that the resultant savings from the review of the Reserves could be used for other purposes identified as a result of the Budget process. Councillor Marland explained that some neighbouring councils that had used their Reserves to balance previous year s budgets were now anticipating considerable budget overspends. Following the prudent decisions made in setting budgets in the last few years; Milton Keynes was not in a similar position. That the report from the Budget Scrutiny Committee be received and the work carried out as a result of the recommendations be taken forward to inform the ongoing budget setting process. PETITION WITH REFERENCE TO ST. LEGER DRIVE, GREAT LINFORD - REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL: 20 SEPTEMBER 2017 The Cabinet considered the objects of the petition that had been presented to Council in September (Minute CL39(a) refers) with reference to road safety issues in St Leger Drive Great Linford, which was presented by Councillor Walker, Ward Member for Stantonbury, which included Great Linford. Councillor Walker indicated that the petition called for a pedestrian crossing to the local centre, enforcement of a 30mph speed limit with speed cameras and other traffic calming measures and consideration of a 20mph speed limited from Summerhayes to beyond the school in St Leger Drive. Councillor Walker outlined that he had met with the Parish Council and Thames Valley Police. As a

3 C77 result, a traffic management plan and Parish Action Plan had been prepared which included Community Speedwatch sessions. Councillor Gowans, the Cabinet member for Public Realm, thanked the residents for bringing the matter to his attention, noted the concerns of residents, Great Linford Parish Council and Ward Councillors and indicated that he would be happy to attend a site meeting with residents. Councillors Gowans also indicated that a response on this matter, taking into account the traffic management plan, a Parish Action Plan and Community Speedwatch results, would be brought to the December meeting of the Cabinet. The Cabinet also heard from Councillor Petchey and Councillor Bint and a member of the public. Councillor Bint indicated that the requests were in line with the Council s existing and emerging Mobility Strategies. That the petition be noted and a response brought to the Cabinet meeting on 5 December PETITION WITH REFERENCE TO THE URBAN CAPACITY STUDY - LAND IN CAMPBELL PARK AND OLD WOUGHTON WARD - REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL: 20 SEPTEMBER 2017 The Cabinet considered the objects of the petition that had been presented to the Council in September (Minute CL39(b) refers), with reference to Land in Campbell Park and Old Woughton Ward that had been included in the Urban Capacity Study. The Petition was presented by Parish Councillor T Baines on behalf of Campbell Park and Old Woughton Parish Councils. Mr Baines referred to the possible development sites that had been previously included in the Site Allocations Plan, noting that the residents had been assured the sites would be kept as green spaces. Councillor Gifford, the Cabinet member for Place clarified that the Urban Capacity study was a technical evidence document and the identification of sites within the study did not provide the sites with any planning status or determine that any site would be allocated for development. Sites were required to be listed as part of the Plan:MK process in order to evidence to the Planning Inspector that they had been considered and then disregarded as not viable for development and so ruled out. Councillor Gifford confirmed that not only had the sites listed not been included in Plan:MK for development, they had been deemed, through the evidence gathering process for the Strategic Housing Land Asset Allocation, as undevelopable and therefore would not be used for development. As a result they had not been included in the Plan:MK proposals.

4 C78 C79 That the response from the Cabinet member for Place to the petition be noted. PETITION WITH REFERENCE TO CHANGE OF USE OF PART OF THE CO-OP SHOP ON GRANGE FARM TO A FUNERAL PARLOUR - REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL: 20 SEPTEMBER 2017 The Cabinet considered the object of petition that had been presented to Council in September (Minute CL39(c) refers), with reference to change of use of part of the Co-op shop at Grange Farm to a Funeral parlour. The Cabinet received a written submission from the Petition organiser that was read out by Councillor Marland (Leader of the Council). The Cabinet also received a written response from Councillor Legg, the Cabinet member for Customer Services), whose portfolio included development control issues. Councillor Legg indicated that the description of the situation was correct and that the Development Control Committee and Development Control Panel (Minutes DCC40 and DCP27 refer) had concerns, but as the planning classification for the use as a funeral parlour was the same as the existing use the Council was limited in what action it could take. Councillor Legg also indicated he would ask officer colleagues to write to The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, outlining the unsatisfactory set of circumstances. That the referral be noted and officer colleagues be requested to write to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government outlining the unsatisfactory set of circumstances. LOCAL AUTHORITY FUNDING (MINUTE CL43) - REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL: 20 SEPTEMBER 2017 The Cabinet considered the referral from the Council s meeting held on 20 September 2017 (Minute CL43), in respect of a motion relating to Local Authority Funding that was introduced by Councillor O Neill. Councillor Marland (Leader of the Council) responded and indicated that the Cabinet and officer colleagues had worked hard to prepare a draft budget to ensure that the cuts and savings required to produce a balanced budget were brought forward openly at the earliest opportunity for Budget Scrutiny Committee to analyse and comment on. Councillor Marland also indicated that the Cabinet was actively promoting discussions with parish and town councils with a view to assisting these statutory bodies to complement the Council s

5 C80 services where doing so would add value to their residents' wellbeing, particularly the vulnerable and least well off. URBAN CAPACITY STUDY - REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL: 18 OCTOBER 2017 The Cabinet considered the referral from Council (Minute CL58 refers), in respect of a motion relating to the Urban Capacity Study that was presented by Councillor Walker, who had moved the motion at the Council meeting. Councillor Walker referring to his statement to the Council meeting on the 20 September 2017 and indicated that residents valued the green spaces in their communities and wanted to protect them. Residents were upset that the green spaces had been included in the Urban Capacity Study. Councillor Walker indicated that the motion agreed by the Council, had called upon the Cabinet to remove two sites in Woolstone (UCS072 and UCS073), one site in Springfield (UCS074), one site in Stantonbury (UCS100) and one site in Bletchley (UCS107) and the play area and buffer space of the Springfield Boulevard 1 Site (UCS075) from the Urban Capacity Study and to register them as Village Greens under the Commons Act 2006, section 15(8). Councillor Walker also referred to the reassurance given by the responsible Cabinet member to the Council and to residents that the sites would not be included in Plan:MK for development. Councillor Gifford, the Cabinet member for Place, referred to her comments at Minute C78 (above) and emphasised that not only had the sites listed been not included in Plan:MK for development, the sites had been deemed through the evidence gathering process for the Strategic Housing Land Asset Allocation as undevelopable, and therefore would not be used for development. Councillor Gifford also clarified that it was anticipated that detailed maps showing the use and typology of village greens would be used to support the Proposed Submission Version of Plan:MK; the typologies would offer another layer of protection to Village Greens and officer colleagues would be investigating the potential designation of the sites and a report be brought back to a future meeting of the Cabinet. The Cabinet also heard from Councillor Brackenbury who indicated that the Liberal Democrat Group had supported the motion at the Council meeting and asked the Cabinet to reconsider how they communicated with residents when undertaking consultations. He added that he was pleased that Plan:MK would be subject to further consultation and that he supported the proposals for Village Greens.

6 C81 C82 That the referral and the reassurance given by the responsible Cabinet member be noted, including that the Cabinet would be considering the potential designation the sites at a future meeting. APPROVAL OF PROPOSED SUBMISSION VERSION OF PLAN:MK - REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL: 18 OCTOBER 2017 The Cabinet considered the referral from the Council s meeting held on 18 October 2017 which asked the Cabinet to: (a) (b) (c) continue to progress all avenues available to it to encourage developers;, use Council and Milton Keynes Development Partnership land, to increase the supply of affordable housing beyond the requirements in Plan:MK; and prioritise work to assess possible routes for both the expressway, which was part of the Cambridge Milton Keynes Oxford corridor, specifically the links between the expressway and the existing strategic highway network and railways in and close to Milton Keynes Borough with options given to, and input from, the Plan:MK Working Group to bring forward a desired route for the expressway as quickly as possible. Councillor Gifford, the Cabinet member for Place, indicated that she had noted the comments and supported the amendments. Councillor Marland (Leader of the Council), indicated that the Cabinet was making every effort to progress the important transport issues and he had recently met with Lord Adonis, Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, with reference to the East / West Rail Link and Expressway which was part of the Cambridge Milton Keynes Oxford corridor, and also with Councillor Walker as requested by Council. Councillor Marland stated that the National Infrastructure Commission was expected to issue its final report during November Councillor Marland also indicated that the Cabinet was also moving forward with a framework to deliver affordable housing with Milton Keynes Development Partnership. That the amendments from Council to Plan:MK be supported. STREET HOMELESSNESS - REFERRAL FROM COUNCIL: 18 OCTOBER 2017 The Cabinet considered the referral to from the Council s meeting held on 18 October 2017 (Minute CL60 refers), requesting the Cabinet to implement initiatives to provide additional services for the street homeless.

7 C83 Councillor Marland (Leader of the Council) indicated that over the past months the Council had made significant progress in establishing services and provision for rough sleepers in Milton Keynes. At least 30 extra beds for homeless people had been provided as emergency provision and officer colleagues in Housing were working with the Clinical Commissioning Group to bring forward plans for a support service for those rough sleepers with mental illness, drug or alcohol issues. Councillor Marland also indicated that the draft Roughsleepers Strategy was out for consultation until the 24 December That the referral and initiatives being taken to support the street homeless be noted. SCRUTINY OF BUDGET PRESSURES - REFERRAL FROM BUDGET SCRUTINY COMMITTEE: 24 OCTOBER 2017 The Cabinet received the report arising from the Budget Scrutiny Committee s Budget Challenge meetings held during September and October 2017 which was presented by Councillor Burke, a Vice Chair of the Committee. Councillor Burke indicated that the Budget Scrutiny Committee had met in September and October with various officer colleagues and responsible Cabinet members to challenge and scrutinise the identified budget pressures in the 2018/19 draft Budget. The Committee welcomed the changes in the style of the presentation of the draft budget papers, which included fewer pressures being presented for scrutiny which was recognised as a sign of better financial management by budget holders. Councillor Burke welcomed that more items were being included in the Base Budget for 2018/19 which would simplify budget management and reporting. Councillor Marland, Leader of the Council, in response, referred to his comments at Minute C75 and indicated that the gap between pressures on the Council s budget and its income was gradually reducing, although this was still a significant figure. It was anticipated that the level and use of demand led reserves would be reduced by putting known pressures into base budgets so that they were more aligned with actual spend. Councillor Marland also indicated that there had recently been several changes of senior staff in the Finance Team which had brought a fresh approach to managing and reporting the Council s finances.

8 That the recommendation from the Budget Scrutiny Committee be considered as part of the draft Budget process. C84 COUNCIL TAX BASE AND BUSINESS RATE BASELINE 2018/19 The Cabinet considered the Council Tax Base and Business Rate Baseline proposals for 2018/19, which was introduced by Councillor Marland, Leader of the Council, and included: (a) (b) (c) the main assumptions used in calculating the Council Tax Base for 2018/19; the level of funding the Council would pay to town and parish councils for Local Council Tax Reduction and how the funding would be distributed; and the proposed amendments to the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme. It was reported that the Local Government Finance Act 2012, required billing authorities to make calculations and supply information on their anticipated collectable business rate income for the following year. The legislation had also introduced a new local government funding model, which had been in operation since April This allowed for a proportion of a local authority s estimated business rate income to be retained, as part of its Government funding. The retained funding was made up of two elements, the Business Rates Funding Baseline and a proportion of additional income which related to the growth achieved in the financial year. The Cabinet noted the current estimate of the 2018/19 Business Rates Baseline, and that the Corporate Director - Resources would finalise the Baseline, based on the latest data for submission to Department for Communities and Local Government in January Councillor Marland indicated that the document was a technical one that proposed the Council Tax levels to be recommend to the Council for approval as part of the final Budget in February Councillor Marland explained that the 2018/19 funding contribution to parish and town councils was proposed at 530,000 and clarified the distribution methodology to be used to allocate this funding from Milton Keynes Council to parish and town councils. Councillor Marland further clarified that the 2018/19 Tax Base would be set at 82, for a Band D equivalent property and that the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, as adopted by the Council on 11 January 2017, would continue for 2018/19, with amendments that reflected changes to related benefits and to the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements) Regulations; retaining the delegation to the Corporate Director - Resources to

9 C85 make technical legislative changes, subject to the Council s agreement. Councillor Marland also indicated that it was intended that the provision for uncollectable amounts of Council Tax for 2018/19 should be set at 1.6% producing an expected collection rate of 98.4%. 1. That the 2018/19 Tax Base be set at 82, Band D equivalent properties. 2. That the provision for uncollectable amounts of Council Tax for 2018/19 be set at 1.6% producing an expected collection rate of 98.4%. 3. That the proposed 2018/19 funding contribution to parish and town councils of 530,000, as set out in section 5 of this report be noted and recommended to Council for approval as part of the final Budget in February That the distribution methodology to be used to allocate funding from Milton Keynes Council to parish and town councils be approved. 5. That the Cabinet recommends to Council that the Local Council Tax Reduction Scheme, as adopted by the Council on 11 January 2017, be continued for 2018/19, with amendments that reflect changes to related benefits and to the Council Tax Reduction Schemes (Prescribed Requirements) Regulations; retaining the delegation to the Corporate Director of Resources to make technical legislative changes. 6. That the Council s current estimate of the 2018/19 Business Rates Baseline be noted, retaining the delegation to the Corporate Director of Resources to finalise this Baseline, based on the latest data for submission to Department for Communities and Local Government in January REVISIONS TO CAPITAL PROGRAMME AND SPEND APPROVALS The Cabinet considered revisions to the Capital Programme and Spend Approvals which were introduced by Councillor Marland, Leader of the Council. It was reported that the changes outlined in the report resulted in a revised Capital Programme for 2017/18 of m. Spend approval at m had been given to enable individual projects in the Programme to commence or continue. It was also reported that the Council was responsible for the management of the Milton Keynes Tariff, which forward funded infrastructure in the expansion areas. Should the recommendations

10 included in the report be approved, the impact would be a Tariff Programme for 2017/18 of 40.72m; with the total spend approval for these contributions at 17.61m. Councillor Marland indicated that the Cabinet was continuing to invest in a variety of community schemes across the borough and highlighted some schemes submitted for inclusion in the 2017/18 Capital Programme: Spend approval of 0.712m for Haversham Village School expansion project. Reduction in resource allocation and spend approval requested for Shenley Wood New Primary School of 0.354m. Spend approval of 0.712m to purchase land for a Whitehouse Heath facility of 0.8m. In response to a question from Councillor Bint who requested clarification of why some projects seemed to have slipped or were not progressed as quickly as anticipated, the Service Director (Finance and Resources) indicated that projects were being revisited to ascertain their robustness and he would be pleased to meet and discuss with councillors should they require further details. RESOLVED 1. That the additions and amendments to resource allocation and spend approval for the 2017/18 Capital Programme be approved. 2. That the overall funding position for the 2017/18 Capital Programme be noted. 3. That the amendments to resource allocation and spend approvals for the 2017/18 Tariff Programme be approved. 4. That the current position of the 2017/18 Tariff Programme be noted. C86 MAKING THE WOUGHTON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN The Cabinet considered recommending that the Council make the Woughton Neighbourhood Plan, which was introduced by Councillor Gifford, the Cabinet member for Place. It was reported that a small number of minor changes would be made to the Plan before it was made by the Council in order to address comments made by the Canal and River Trust, which Woughton Community Council was in agreement with, that were considered by the Neighbourhood Plan Examiner at a late stage in the Plan preparation process. Councillor Gifford indicated that the referendum held on 19 October 2017 had resulted in a majority Yes vote to the question asked whether those voting wanted Milton Keynes Council to use

11 C87 the neighbourhood plan when deciding planning applications in the neighbourhood area. Given the Yes vote, the Cabinet s agreement to make minor modifications to the Neighbourhood Plan Cabinet needed to recommend to Council that it made (brings into legal force) the Woughton Neighbourhood Plan, was required. Councillor Gifford also indicated that if the Council agreed the Neighbourhood Plan, notification of the decision would be sent to Woughton Community Council, and published by this Council to bring it to the attention of people who lived, worked or carried out business in the neighbourhood area. Councillor Marland, Leader of the Council indicated that the turn out for voting at the referendum had been low at 13.44% despite the best efforts of both councils and the Woughton Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group to promote the referendum. The Cabinet also heard from Councillors O Neill and Bint and from a member of the public during consideration of the item. Councillor Bint indicated that he was unaware whether the Development Control Committee had been advised of the recommendations in the Neighbourhood Plan. RESOLVED 1. That the modifications to the Woughton Neighbourhood Plan be approved. 2. That the Council be recommended to make the modified Woughton Neighbourhood Plan pursuant to the provisions of Section 38(A)(4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act That, subject to the Council s agreement to the making of the Neighbourhood Plan: (a) (b) the decision document setting out the results of the referendum and the Council s decision to make the plan, and a copy of the made Woughton Neighbourhood Plan be published on the Council s website and in other means, to bring them to the attention of people who live, work or carry out business in the neighbourhood area; and the decision document and details on how to view the plan be sent to the qualifying body (Woughton Parish Council) and any person who asked to be notified of the decision. 4. That Woughton Community Council be congratulated on the successful outcome of the referendum. MK FUTURES 2050 PROGRAMME UPDATE The Cabinet considered MK Futures Programme Update which was introduced by Councillor Marland, Leader of the Council.

12 It was reported that in October 2016 the Cabinet approved the initial plan arising from the MK Futures 2050 Programme and agreed that regular six-monthly progress updates should be provided. The first update was reported to Cabinet on 4 April 2017 (Minute C155 refers). It was also reported that the scope of Project 3 Learning 2050 and the potential for this to add value to existing work on school improvement had not yet been resolved. Also a two-year contract had been put in place with Community Action: MK to lead on stakeholder engagement for the MK Futures programme. Councillor Marland indicated that, in summary, generally good progress had been made across the Programme, especially with the development of a business case and the identification of a site for the new university proposition. The success of the MK50 birthday celebrations, the submission to the Great Places Scheme and the development of a new City Fest held in June 2017 in partnership with the Academy of Urbanism and the International New Towns Institute, had been particularly important early steps in progressing the Creative and Cultured City concept. While the bid to the Great Places Scheme was ultimately unsuccessful, opportunities to secure alternative funding for parts of the proposal were now being explored. Councillor Marland also indicated that as part of the MK Futures 2050 Programme, the European Capital of Culture 2023 Bid would be considered as a Delegated Decision on 15 November 2017 with a shortlist date of 30 November Evidence from other cities who had made similar bids in the past, was that they benefited from the bid making process even if they were not successful. Councillor Marland explained that an engagement framework was being progressed and the anecdotal feedback from the Department of Communities and Local Government and National Infrastructure Commission was that they were well-disposed to the fact that Milton Keynes was thinking longer term than the next 5 years. The MK Futures 2050 Programme was being delivered in tandem with Plan:MK and this helped ensure that the correct infrastructure would be in place. Councillor Marland thanked Mark Lancaster M.P. for his support and also indicated that organisations such as the Fred Roche Foundation should be included as stakeholders. In response to questions about how councillors could contribute to the 2050 Programme process and receive updates, the Director of Strategy and Futures indicated that a timetable of engagement would be circulated early in the New Year when the results of recent research studies had been analysed and could be included. The Cabinet also heard from Councillors Bint and Walker and a member of the public during consideration of the item.

13 C88 RESOLVED - That the progress to date in delivering the Six Big Projects forming the MK Futures Programme be noted. DISPOSAL OF LAND OFF BRICKHILL STREET, TILBROOK The Cabinet considered disposing of land off Brickhill Street, Tilbrook to Red Bull Racing that was introduced by Councillor Marland (Leader of the Council). It was reported that it was anticipated that the disposal of the freehold interest of 4.54 acres (1.838 ha) of Council land in Tilbrook adjoining Brickhill Street to Red Bull Racing / Technology would enable Red Bull racing to create a secure campus which would enable the organisation to operate more effectively and expand. The disposal would be for Best Consideration in accordance with Section123 of the Local Government Act 1972 and be subject to planning consent based on the Heads of Terms. It was suggested that the acting Head of Property and Facilities Management, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Resources and Innovation and the Corporate Director of Place, should be authorised to agree variations to the terms of disposal outlined in the report as reasonably necessary to secure the Council s objectives of disposing of the Land so as to facilitate the development of the Technology Campus for Red Bull Racing. Councillor Marland indicated that it was anticipated that the creation of the Technology Campus would support the economic ambitions of the Council, which were articulated in the Council Plan and Economic Development Strategy , through the creation of highly skilled jobs, the continued development of the high performance technology sector and the wider economic benefits that would arise as a result. The development of the campus would also enable Red Bull racing to address security. Councillor Marland summarised the alternative options and indicated that if the Council did not dispose of the land, the Council would not deliver the financial and economy benefits to Milton Keynes which would be contrary to both Policy and Strategy. Alternatively, to dispose by way of a lease to Red Bull Racing would not meet Red Bull Racing s requirement to acquire the freehold interest in the Land. Therefore, the option to dispose of the land was recommended. The Cabinet heard from the Corporate Director - Place who indicated that a modelling exercise had been carried out with reference to the anticipated adjacent location of the new East/ West Rail link. The Cabinet heard from a representative from Red Bull Racing who clarified that the proposed stopping up order under Section 116 of

14 C89 the Highways Act 1980 for Bradbourne Avenue did not include Redways. The Cabinet also heard from Councillors Bint and Walker and two members of the public during consideration of the item. RESOLVED 1. That the freehold interest in 4.54 acres (1.838 ha) of land (the Land) approximately edged red on the plan at be disposed of to Red Bull Racing / Red Bull Technology Ltd, subject to planning consent, for the creation of a Technology Campus. 2. That the Council dispose of the Land subject to planning consent based on the Heads of Terms. 3. That the Council also dispose of the small section of Bradbourne Drive that was to be stopped up as part of the creation of the Technology Campus, by way of either a freehold or leasehold disposal, to the purchaser of the Land in accordance with s.23 of the Local Government Act That the acting Head of Property & Facilities Management, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Resources and Innovation and the Corporate Director of Place, be authorised to agree variations to the terms of disposal outlined in this report as reasonably necessary to secure the Council s objectives of disposing of the Land so as to facilitate the development of the Technology Campus for Red Bull Racing. PROPOSED RELOCATION OF MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE The Cabinet considered the proposal to relocate Milton Keynes College which was introduced by Councillor Marland, Leader of the Council. It was reported that Milton Keynes College was looking to dispose of its existing sites in Bletchley and Chaffron Way and relocate to a single campus in Central Milton Keynes. It was anticipated that this would reduce the annual running costs of the College significantly, would provide an improved learning environment for learners and would enhance the accessibility of the College. Councillor Marland indicated that Milton Keynes College had a fundamental role to play in supporting the skills and economic ambitions of the Council. The proposed new campus in Central Milton Keynes would support the work of the Renaissance CMK project and, with the proposals for MK:U, would afford an opportunity to align Further and Higher education within the city. The additional footfall (c 12,000 students and 750 staff) and expenditure generated by the presence of students and College employees would have a positive impact on Central Milton Keynes s retail, hospitality and leisure businesses.

15 C90 Councillor Marland also indicated that it was hoped that the resultant increase in apprenticeships and higher skills provision would deliver significant Gross Value Added for Milton Keynes, estimated to be at least 75m per annum. Furthermore, through locating the College in close proximity to a high concentration of the city s businesses, there would be significant opportunities to improve the linkages between further education and business. It was anticipated that this would enhance the employability skills of students and help ensure that the curriculum and courses offered met the skills requirements of businesses. Councillor Marland further indicated that it was apparent that the current separate sites were a barrier to access by public transport from many parts of Milton Keynes and combining them in a central location would make learning and education accessible to more people from a wider range of backgrounds and ages. Also disposing of the College s current campuses at Chaffron Way and Bletchley would enable housing development of around 500 dwellings. The Cabinet heard from the Principal of the College and Councillors Bint, Petchey and Walker during consideration of the item. RESOLVED That support for the relocation of Milton Keynes College to a single city centre location be confirmed. PROCUREMENT AND COMMISSIONING RESOLVED - That the Minutes of the meeting of Procurement and Commissioning held on 14 September 2017 be received. THE CHAIR CLOSED THE MEETING AT PM