This is a priority for the Borough and will require the approval of Members in respect of land assembly and associated legal issues.

The Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Corporate Services provided an update to Cabinet on the progress of the Hoylake Golf Resort project.  It also sought endorsement of Cabinet to the appointment of and subsequent expenditure upon DLA Piper UK LLP for specific legal work and advice in order to progress this opportunity through the EC Directive for Competitive Dialogue.

Resolved:  That the principle of the golf resort project continue to be supported and the appointment of DLA Piper UK PPL to provide specific legal work and advice for this project be endorsed.