Decision Maker: Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The purpose of the report is to seek approval
for the Council to open negotiations to acquire two, long-term
empty properties on Primrose Bank.
RESOLVED - That;
- The Council seek to enter into negotiations with the owners of
the subject properties with a view to demolishing the buildings
immediately following acquisition;
- That any purchase be carried out on the basis of the package of
terms outlined in the course of the report, albeit with a further
report outlining the detailed heads of terms once agreed and;
- In the event that both properties cannot be purchased by
agreement, that a further report is prepared, outlining the
additional options to the Council.
Option 1 - Do nothing.
Option 2 - Seek to acquire both properties by agreement.
Option 1 - Do nothing.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
As part of membership of the PFI Housing
Board, the Cabinet Member for Housing has advocated the acquisition
and demolition of these long-term vacant properties.
Contact: Mark Prestwich, Development Officer 0161 770 1660, Email: mark.prestwich@oldham.gov.uk Email: Mark.Prestwich@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 14/09/2018
Date of decision: 14/09/2018
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