Agenda item

Report of the Strategic Director of Regeneration and Environment

Recommendations:-

1.     That approval be given to the proposed disposal of the Council’s freehold interest in the following properties:-

(a)          The site of the former Maltby Library, High Street, Maltby and greenspace land to the rear.

(b)          Treeton Youth Centre and the adjacent land, Church Lane, Treeton.

(c)          Former caretaker’s residence at 6 Fitzwilliam Street, Swinton.

2.     That the Assistant Director for Planning, Regeneration and Transport be authorised to agree and implement the method of disposal for each asset.

3.     That the Head of Legal Services be authorised to negotiate and complete the necessary legal agreements.

Consideration was given to the report which sought approval to dispose of the Council’s freehold interest in the following surplus properties:-

·             The site of the former Maltby Library, High Street, Maltby and greenspace land to the rear.

·             Treeton Youth Centre and the adjacent land, Church Lane, Treeton.

·             Former caretaker’s residence at 6 Fitzwilliam Street, Swinton.

Consultations with other Council service areas have taken place and no other alternative operational use(s) have been identified.

The properties have been advertised externally and expressions of interest invited to establish if a public sector partner or community/third sector organisation has a requirement for them.  To date no viable expressions of interest have been submitted.

As such it is considered that the most appropriate way forward would be to dispose of the assets listed.

Resolved:-  (1)  That the proposed disposal of the Council’s freehold interest in the following properties be approved:-

a)          The site of the former Maltby Library, High Street, Maltby and greenspace land to the rear.

b)          Treeton Youth Centre and the adjacent land, Church Lane, Treeton.

c)     Former caretaker’s residence at 6 Fitzwilliam Street, Swinton.

(2)  That the Assistant Director for Planning, Regeneration and Transport be authorised to agree and implement the method of disposal for each asset.

(3)  That the Head of Legal Services be authorised to negotiate and complete the necessary legal agreements.