The Director of Law, HR and Asset Management, submitted a report seeking approval to grant an option for lease to dispose of land off Valley Road, Bidston, to Rampworx for the purpose of securing a major indoor skatepark/youth facility development.  This proposal would complement the development of youth services across Wirral that have been the subject of previous Cabinet reports and would also contribute to the delivery of the integrated Youth Support Strategy.

Resolved –

(1)  That the Council grants an option to lease the site in accordance with the terms of this report, subject to funding for the project being secured within a 3 year period and planning permission being granted.

(2)  That the Council instructs the District Valuer to provide an independent valuation of the land.