A report by the Interim Director of Corporate Services sought the Cabinet’s approval to demolish the block of vacant and derelict Council owned properties at 23-37 Trafalgar Road, Egremont, as the preferred outcome of an options appraisal completed by officers.

It was reported that the project would promote the Council’s Corporate Priorities by providing a site for either new housing or community use and would save money by reducing ongoing security costs for the site.

RESOLVED:  That

(1)  the demolition of the properties at 23-37 Trafalgar Road, Egremont, inclusive, in order to provide a cleared site for either housing redevelopment or community use be approved;

(2)  Officers continue to explore a longer term sustainable after-use for the cleared site; and

(3)  the Interim Director of Corporate Services be given delegated authority to deal with any issues that may arise in respect of the demolition of the Council owned buildings.