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Field J525, La Rue de la Mare Ballam, St. John: Lease

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A decision made 23 October 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-INF-2023-705

Public

Subject: Lease: Field J525, La Rue de la Mare Ballam, St. John

 

Report Title: WR - Proposed Lease; Field J525, La Rue de la Mare Ballam, St. John

Exempt (Article 33(b))

Decision(s):

The Minister for Infrastructure approved the decision to lease field J525, La Rue de la Mare Ballam, St. John.

Reason for Decision(s):

The decision facilitates the transfer of field J525 to the Parish of St John, which will in turn be leased to the Public. This land will be repurposed as a playing field for St. John’s primary school, as detailed in the accompanying report.

Resource Implications: There are financial implications arising from this decision, as detailed in the accompanying report

 

Action Required: 1.In accordance with Standing Order 168 (3) this decision must be presented to the States at least 15 working days before the contract is passed before Court or concluded.  After the expiry of 15 working days following presentation to the States the transaction may be concluded.  2. The Minister hereby authorised, as applicable: a. under Standing Order 168 (5) the Attorney General and the Greffier to pass any contract which is required to be passed on behalf of the Public b. the Director of Jersey Property Holdings to conclude any contract which is required to be concluded on behalf of the Public.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Infrastructure

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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