Purpose

To approve the sale of Q2 Booth Drive, Wellingborough to the NHS for the development of a Community Diagnostic Centre and an Elective Orthopaedic Hub.

Decision

RESOLVED

KEY DECISIONS

 That the Executive:

a)     Declared site Q2 Booth Drive surplus and approved its disposal in accordance with the Council’s Asset Disposal Policy.

b)     Delegated authority to the Director of Assets & Environment in consultation with the Executive Member for Assets, Waste and Environmental Services to agree the market terms and progress the sale of Q2 Booth Drive to the NHS.

Reasons for Recommendations:

•           This site was declared surplus at the Asset Management Review Group (AMRG) in May 2026.

•           The Council has a responsibility to bring surplus assets to the market to contribute to wider social and economic benefits.

•           The disposal will generate a capital receipt which supports funding the Council’s capital programme and reduces capital borrowing costs.

•           The sale of this site will reduce revenue holding costs.

•           Development will be regulated by planning legislation with building regulations including those supporting accessibility and the requirement for adherence to energy and sustainability requirements.

•           The Council is working closely with other public bodies to ensure that public assets are utilised to deliver the best outcomes for customers.

•           The development of a new CDC and EOH will create better access to NHS services in North Northants.

•           Site Q2 is ideally located between Kettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital for NHS staff to commute.

Alternative Options Considered:

•           The Council could retain the site to develop but does not currently have a service need or the capital budget required.

•           The Council could seek to sell the site on the open market to the highest bidder, but this option would not generate the same social benefit to residents.