Decision details

At the last meeting of the Cabinet consideration was given to a report on the future use of County Hall and a further report was now considered on the options available.  Following the circulation of the agenda the decision requested had been revised and this was now approved.

RESOLVED

For the reasons set out in the report.

1. That negotiations for the potential sale of County Hall to Chester University should proceed subject to the inclusion of an overage provision.

2. That the possible transfer of the Council’s interest in Castle Square Car Park be dealt with as a separate transaction and that an independent valuation of the car park be obtained jointly with Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, taking into account relevant planning constraints and restrictive covenants.

3. That Cabinet delegate to the Borough Treasurer and Head of Assets and the Borough Solicitor the further negotiations for both transactions in consultation with the Leader of the Council.