A report by the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management sought approval for the disposal of two parcels of land situated in Grange Road East, Birkenhead for use as private car parks in conjunction with a recently completed speculative office block, located next to the sites.

It was reported that there had been a last-minute development that afternoon.  Members were told that if a quick response was required, this might not be possible without delegated authority.

RESOLVED: That

(1)  the sites be formally declared surplus to the Council’s requirements and sold on the terms outlined in the report; and

(2)  Authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for Corporate Resources in consultation with the Director of Law, HR and Asset Management and Group Leaders to take these disposals forward to satisfactory conclusions; and

(3)  in respect of (2) above, the Director of Law, HR & Asset Management to bring a report to Cabinet only if radical changes are proposed.