To seek approval to a method of disposal for land north of Luton.

1.      That the Council as Landowner, actively participates within the North of Luton Consortium to support the Framework Plan and strategic allocation in the Council’s emerging Development Strategy and continues through to at least public examination (estimated by 1^st Quarter 2015).

2.      That the spending allocated in the Capital Programme 2014/15 of up to £125k to enable commitment to a Planning Performance Agreement with the consortium and to achieve a Framework Plan for the site and to enter into a collaboration agreement to bring forward development within the timescales identified in the emerging Development Strategy be approved.

3.      To authorise the Director of Regeneration and Business, in consultation with the Director of Improvement and Corporate Services, the Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Corporate Resources and Executive Member for Regeneration to monitor progress, evaluate emerging options and take appropriate actions to sustain the corporate interests of the Council.