Maxwell House, Gidlow Lane Wigan – Declare as Surplus

January 16, 2026 Assistant Director - Property and Assets (Officer) Approved View on council website
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Purpose

To approve the
asset described above is declared surplus to council requirements
and facilitate its marketing for disposal

Decision

The Assistant
Director - Property and Assets:-
 

(1)    
declares that Maxwell House (described in Appendix A) is
surplus to requirements;

(2)    
authorises soft market testing to gauge the appetite in the
open market and the potential capital return which could be
expected from disposal of Maxwell House; and

(3)    
authorises Service Manager – Strategic Assets to take
all steps and any decisions necessary to facilitate the future
disposal of Maxwell House in accordance with all enabling
legislation.

 

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date16 Jan 2026