The purpose of this report is to provide an update in respect of an application by the Bidston Preservation Trust to English Heritage for listed building status in respect of the Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory on Bidston Hill. To enable NERC to reduce its maintenance liability and to remove a vacant facility which could attract anti social behaviour, the report seeks consent, in accordance with the terms of the lease, to the demolition of the Proudman Laboratory building.

Resolved – That the Council, in its capacity as freeholder, gives consent in accordance with the terms of the lease, to the demolition of the Proudman Laboratory building.