URL: https://democracy.breckland.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2550

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To approve the transfer of Breckland owned Car Parks to the relevant Town Councils

Content: RESOLVED that:   1)    Agree for Breckland District Council (BDC) to dispose of the car parks in Attleborough and Swaffham including those at an undervalue where there is clear and demonstrable social, economic, or community benefit in accordance with the Secretary of State’s General Consent Order.   2)    Delegate authority to finalise the terms and conditions of the disposals and complete the transactions to the Executive Member for Property, Projects & Procurement, in consultation with the Car Park Transfers Governance Board.   Transferring car parks into local control ahead of anticipated Local Government Reorganisation ensures continuity of service and safeguards community access whilst ensuring that the way public Car Parking is managed is done on a local level best suited to the Town Councils.   The recommended approach delivers social, economic and community benefits, consistent with the Councils strategic objectives and the requirements of the Secretary of States General Consent Order.   The recommended transfer of assets removes ongoing maintenance liabilities and costs from the Councils budget, allowing resources to be redirected to other priority services.   1)     Approves the disposal of public car parks in Attleborough and Swaffham to the respective Town Councils at £Nil, subject to Swaffham Town Council confirming its decision at its meeting on 11 February 2026 and delegate authority to the Executive Member for Property, Projects & Procurement to finalise the terms and conditions and complete the transactions.   2)    Agree for BDC to dispose of the car parks at full market value.   3)    Do nothing and retain ownership and responsibility for the car parks.  

Date of Decision: February 9, 2026