Decision Maker: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration, Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The purpose of this report is to seek approval
to accept the successful tender and award and enter into a contract
for the demolition of the former Saddleworth School, High Street,
Uppermill to D.Hughes Demolition
RESOLVED - That: the Council seek to appoint D
Hughes Demolition
Option 1 - appoint D. Hughes Demolition
Option 2 - do not proceed with a contract
award. The Council could choose to do nothing and not appoint a
demolition contractor at this time. In proceeding with this option,
the Authority would
be unable to commence any demolition works and therefore, would
become responsible for the significant holding costs associated
with the property
Option 3 – Do nothing and commence marketing. An alternative
instead of demolishing the property would be for the Council to
look to sell the site in its existing condition. There are a range
of issues with this approach insofar that, it could take a
significant period in which to attract and conclude a sale meaning
that, the Council would be left maintaining the site and incurring
the holding costs in the interim. As the property is in a
dilapidated condition, there is thought to be no merit in
proceeding with this option.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Ward councilors and Public notified of
demolition through Planning application.
Ward Councilors and public to be notified of commencement of
demolition
Contact: Angela Stewart, Regeneration Officer Email: angela.stewart@oldham.gov.uk 0161 770 4294 Email: angela.stewart@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 13/02/2023
Date of decision: 02/02/2023
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