Issue details

Acquisition of former Collective Spirit, Butterworth Lane, Chadderton [South Chadderton]

The purpose of the report is to seek approval;
- For the Council to acquire the Freehold interest in the former Collective Spirit School and;
- Following acquisition, to take steps to demolish the buildings on the site and;
- To work with Sport England to agree a suitable mitigation for the proposed loss of the old sports pitches, the majority of which have not been used since the closure of the former South Chadderton School in July 2012.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 19/02/2020

Decision due: 17 Feb 2020 by Executive Director Place (Deputy Chief Executive)

Lead member: Cabinet Member - Enterprise

Contact: Mark Prestwich, Development Officer 0161 770 1660, Email: mark.prestwich@oldham.gov.uk Email: Mark.Prestwich@oldham.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Cabinet Member briefing on 19 December 2019 and Ward Councillors on 20 December 2019.

Decisions