Decision details

To dispose of the Municipal Offices TO FOLLOW

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To dispose of the Municipal Offices, following Cabinet and Council recommendations, July 2023.

Decision:

RESOLVED THAT:

 

1.    the sale of the Municipal Offices to the preferred bidder be approved

 

2.    the Leader or Deputy Leader, in conjunction with the Deputy Chief Executive (Section 151 officer), is authorised to:

 

·         conclude negotiations regarding the Heads of Terms

·         enter into an Exclusivity Period which allows for investment in the due diligence process by the preferred bidders

·         instruct solicitors to prepare the sales contract on terms set out in the Heads of Terms

·         subject to successfully passing gate reviews, enter into a formal sales agreement for the disposal (drafted by solicitors in accordance with Heads of Terms)

 

 

Report author: Paul Jones

Publication date: 23/10/2025

Date of decision: 21/10/2025

Decided at meeting: 21/10/2025 - Cabinet

Effective from: 31/10/2025

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