Decision details

To seek Cabinet approval for the disposal of the site

The Cabinet considered the report of the Head of Corporate Support which provided details of the tenders received as a result of the marketing exercise for the sale of the Council’s freehold interest in the former School and Training Centre at Beach Road, Litherland.

Decision Made: That:

(1)       subject to the receipt of planning permission, the Council disposes of its freehold interest in the former School and Training Centre in Beach Road Litherland to the tenderer submitting the highest bid, as detailed in Appendix 1 on the terms set out in the report; and

(2)       the Head of Regulation and Compliance be authorised to prepare the necessary legal documentation on the terms and conditions detailed in the tender documents, by way of Building Lease followed by Conveyance of the freehold interest, or an appropriate means of Transfer, if required.

Reasons for Decision:

Beach Road School was closed in 2008 and Ruthven Road Training Centre closed in 2013. The premises were declared surplus to operational requirements. The Council is demolishing the premises leaving a cleared site for development. Both premises are included in the Council’s Asset Disposal Programme for 2015/16. Disposal will bring the cleared site back into productive use.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

The Council could retain the site and continue to meet the holding costs.