Raven’s Ait

Paul Johnston — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:05:17 +0000

There is a decision on the future of Raven’s Ait coming before the Executive tomorrow night (11th February). In the light of this I thought it might be helpful to publish the written answer I received to a question I put at Council on 25th. January. The answer is from the Leader of the Council, Cllr. Derek Osbourne (Lib Dem)

Question

‘What is the current status of the disposal of Raven’s Ait?’

Reply

Following the Executive’s decision in November of last year to lease Ravens Ait Island to Antoinette Hotels, the company was sent Heads of Terms for the transaction. Regrettably, it soon became apparent that the company was having second thoughts on the matter and, as a result, Antoinette Hotels submitted a revised offer which was significantly below the figure reported to Executive. The Borough Valuer therefore met with the Managing Director in an attempt to negotiate revised terms, but this did not prove fruitful and the company withdrew its offer.

As a consequence, the other parties who expressed an interest in the island on a leasehold basis have been approached again, to see if there is a prospect of reaching a settlement that might be acceptable to the Council. Negotiations are continuing and it is hoped that a further report on the matter will shortly come before the Executive again for a decision.

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Raven’s Ait squatters evicted

Paul Johnston — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:13:33 +0000

We were very pleased to see that this self-styled environment group ( actually squatters, one of whom claims to have been doing it for 18 years!) has been evicted from Raven’s Ait. During the squat we received one email in support of the squatters and quite a number from residents in the river roads complaining of the environmental damage that was being done.

They sought to enlist our support with a set of proposals on a website they had established. This was emailed to this writer two days ago. Leaving aside the sheer arrogance of much of the content, we were alarmed to note on the list of those from whom they evidently expected support the names of two sitting Lib Dem councillors and one former Lib Dem councillor from the old Tolworth East ward.

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