Surplus asset

The Cabinet Member for Central and Support Services introduced a report by the Head of Universal and Infrastructure Services, the purpose of which was to declare Sylvandale, Spital Road, Bromborough, a surplus asset and to seek authority to dispose of the freehold interest at auction. 

Sylvandale is located on Spital Road, Bromborough, with a site area of 1.6 acres. Constructed in 1986, Sylvandale was a former Department of Adult Social Services, 23 place, residential home for adults with learning difficulties.  The building had closed on 1 September, 2013 and was not required by the Council and was considered appropriate for sale.

Part of the site was open to public access and a proposed disposal would need to be advertised in the local press in accordance with the Local Government Act. Agreement to dispose on the terms proposed would be subject to the outcome of the public consultation period. 

It was proposed that the property be offered for sale at auction. Council officers would set a reserve prior to auction based on professional advice from the auctioneer.

RESOLVED:

That Sylvandale, Spital Road, Bromborough be declared surplus and authority be given to its disposal at auction on the terms described.