The Acting Director of Law, HR and Asset Management reported that a review had been undertaken in respect of the Council’s vacant land and buildings to determine whether they were required or were surplus to requirements. As part of the review, it had been established that the Rangers Cottage No. 2, Wirral Country Park, was a surplus asset and was considered appropriate for the freehold interest to be disposed of at auction.

The auction reserve price was set out in an exempt appendix (see minute 180 post) and he commented that its publication could affect the sale price achieved, if known by potential purchasers.

Resolved – That the asset, Rangers Cottage No. 2, Wirral Country Park, Thurstaston, be declared surplus and authority be given to its disposal by auction on the basis described in the report now submitted.