Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 10, 2026

Purpose: To seek approval to dispose of the council-owned asset known as the New England Complex, located on Lincoln Road, Peterborough

Content: Cabinet RESOLVED to: 1. Note the Scrutiny Committee referral and the additional information now provided in this report and its appendices. 2. Authorise the disposal of the Council’s freehold interest in the New England Complex with the benefit of the additional and original detail to the preferred bidder, subject to: a. appropriate transitional provisions for existing tenants; and b. compliance with statutory duties and legal advice. 3. Note and adopt the Equality Impact Assessment at Appendix F of the Exempt Annex as part of the formal decision record and confirm that due regard has been given to the Public Sector Equality Duty under section 149 of the Equality Act 2010. 4. Delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place and Economy in conjunction with both the Executive Director of Corporate Services and Section 151 Officer and the Director of Legal and Governance and Monitoring Officer to take all necessary steps to complete the disposal.