A report by the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management outlined the proposal made by the Heswall Halls Steering Group for Community Asset Transfer in respect of Heswall and Alexander Halls.  It examined issues arising from the Business plan and recommended a way forward.

RESOLVED: That

(1)  in accordance with Members’ instruction to offer Heswall Hall and Alexander Hall for Community Asset Transfer, the properties be transferred to the Heswall Hall Community Trust in accordance with the terms now reported;

(2)  the Director of Finance be authorised to make the necessary budgetary adjustments; and

(3)  following expiration of the proposed lease of Alexander Hall, the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management be instructed to arrange for its disposal, with the sale proceeds to be dealt with in the manner described in the report.