MSDC Officer Decision - Negotiate and Complete Sale of Needham Market HQ

February 24, 2026 Director - Property, Development & Regeneration (Other) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website
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Decision

To negotiate and complete on legals with the preferred bidder following best and final bids.

To further advance the recommendations approved in the July cabinet report. Specifically, 3.4 to delegate the negotiation and completion of the sale of the land to the Director for Property, Development and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Property and Housing. This negotiation has taken place in consultation with the portfolio holder and a preferred purchaser for the site has been selected. Therefore, mitigating the development risk, to receive a development return, and generate a capital receipt to that could be used to invest in capital projects within the Council

Details

Decision date24 Feb 2026
Effective from4 Mar 2026
Subject to call-inYes