Lease of Fields 800, 800A and 801, Rear of JCG Preparatory School, Claremont Road, St Saviour.

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A decision made (08/03/2007) regarding: Lease of Fields 800, 800A and 801, Rear of JCG Preparatory School, Claremont Road, St Saviour.

Subject:	Lease of Fields 800, 800A and 801, Rear of JCG Preparatory School, Claremont Road, St Saviour
Decision Reference:	MD-PH-2007-0014	Exempt clause(s):		None
Type of Report: (oral or written)	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		N/A
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	N/A	Report File ref:		12/851/4
Written Report – Title	Lease of Fields 800, 800A and 801, Rear of JCG Preparatory School, Claremont Road, St Saviour	Written report - author		S Sweeney
Decision(s): 1. The Minister approved, as recommended by Property Holdings, for the Public to enter into a four year lease with Jersey Royal (Potato Marketing) Limited of Fields 800, 800A and 801, St Saviour for a rental of £420.00 per annum from 24th December 2006. 2. Under Standing Order 168 (1) (a) and 168 (3) the Minister hereby notifies the States that he has accepted the recommendation of Property Holdings to agree to the above land transaction. 3. Under Standing Order 168 (5) the Minister hereby authorises Property Holdings to pass any contract which is required to be passed on behalf of the Public. After the expiry of 15 days following presentation to the States the transaction may be concluded.
Reason(s) for decision: To allow the Public to formalise the historic tenure of this land by Jersey Royal (Potato Marketing) Limited since 1993. Under Standing Order 168 (1) (a) and 168 (3) the Minister is required to notify the States of his acceptance of recommendations to dispose, acquire, let or rent land on behalf of the Public of Jersey.
Action required: 1. After the expiry of 15 days following presentation to the States the transaction may be concluded. 2. After the expiry of 15 days following presentation to the States, Property Holdings to pass any contract which is required to be passed on behalf of the Public.
Signature: (Assistant Minister)[1] Deputy J A N Le Fondré			Date of Decision: MD-PH-2007-0014 8 March 2007