Cabinet Members' Items - Report of the Assets and Community Safety Portfolio Holder - A.2 - Freehold Disposal of Redundant Office Site at Weeley

April 11, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

Cabinet decided on 11/04/2025 to no longer pursue negotiations with the current bidder for the former Weeley Council Offices site due to ongoing delays and costs. Cabinet also requested officers explore alternative disposal options and report back.

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Decision

RESOLVED that Cabinet -

(a)     in the light of the ongoing delays and costs, as well as the significant risk of failing to conclude the disposal Option Agreement for the former Weeley Council Offices site, agrees to no longer pursue further negotiations with the current bidder, based on the existing Heads of Terms agreed in April 2023; and

(b)     requests Officers explore alternative disposal options and report these back to Cabinet for consideration and further decisions.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Friday, 11th April, 2025 10.30 am on April 11, 2025

Details

Decision date11 Apr 2025
Effective from23 Apr 2025
Subject to call-inYes