Decision details

Disposal of an out-of-borough property

Decision Maker: Housing and Regeneration

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Purpose:

To continue the efficient running and management of the estate.

Decision:

1. The property, Fluorocarbon, Excalibur Way, Irlam, Greater Manchester England, M44 5DL, was surplus to the Council's requirements.

2. The Acting Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration be authorised, following consultation with the Leader, the Portfolio Holder for Business, Employment & Property and the Portfolio Holder for Finance and Highways to market the property, to negotiate terms and approve the final terms of the disposal, and to enter into the contract and any associated documentation in connection with the disposal, subject to the sale of being on the basis of best consideration reasonably obtainable.

3. The Acting Strategic Director of Housing and Regeneration be authorised, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Business, Employment & Property, to procure a specialist agent or agents to market the property.

Alternative options considered/rejected by the officer: To keep the property but the council would be exposed to unacceptable levels of risk.

Declaration of Interest: N/A.

Terms of any express authorisation: Cllrs Ashton, Stevenson and Osborn have all been consulted on and agreed to the transaction. Emails can be supplied showing the same.

Publication date: 09/04/2025