Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: June 24, 2025

Purpose: Form agreement with NPL/Landcare regarding Depot Site at Adswood.

Content: The Cabinet has considered a report detailing a proposal to offer a Lease Option for a Battery Storage Scheme at the Council’s Adswood Depot Site and; enter a Purchase Option for the disposal of the Council’s land required by another Landowner to improve access for a potential development site at Heathside Park Road, Cheadle Heath, and has:-   (1) Noted the contents of this report and approved the approach and the recommended option, and approved the entering into of all necessary legal agreements to achieve this, as required to facilitate the Battery Storage Scheme and the requirements of the Cheadle Heath Landowner to obtain their consent.   (2) Delegated authority to the Deputy Chief Executive and the Director of Place Management, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, to authorise all necessary agreements to facilitate the Battery Storage Scheme and the Landowner’s requirements.

Alternative options considered: None.