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  This is what the Local Govt Office South East region has to say about CPO's
  
  Compulsory Purchase Powers are an important tool for local authorities to use as a means of acquiring land needed to help deliver social and economic change. Our role is in acting as the Secretary of State's representative.
  
  Once a local authority has decided to exercise a compulsory purchase power, granted by housing, planning or local government legislation, it submits the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) to us for assessment and decision.
  
  If a statutory objection to the proposed Order is made it may be necessary to hold a public local inquiry. If this is the case the following procedures will take place:
  
  an inspector, appointed by the Secretary of State, will hear arguments for and against the Order
  
  once the inquiry has been held, the Inspector will submit his report to the us and we will advise the Secretary of State whether the order should be confirmed
  
  the Secretary of State will then reach a decision on confirmation based upon the merits of the case
  
  an Order can be confirmed with modifications, if necessary
  
  Use of Compulsory Purchase Orders
  
  legislation for CPOs is under the Acquisition of Land Act 1981
  
  local authorities advise on the correct procedures and statutory or administrative requirements to ensure that Orders go through quickly and correctly.
  
  Advantages of CPOs
  
  CPOs can help bring about urban regeneration, the revitalisation of communities and the promotion of business - leading to improvements in quality of life. Examples of this include where:
  
  a local authority wishes to carry out a comprehensive redevelopment of an area where there are a number of separate landowners
  or where a property has fallen into disrepair and it seems unlikely that the owner intends to refurbish it
  
  Local authorities are therefore encouraged to consider using their compulsory purchase powers wherever appropriate to ensure real gains are brought to residents, and the business community, without delay.
  
  I like the last 2 words of their blurb..."without delay.." their having a giraffe aren't they?..

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