Decision details

The confidential report of the Chief Executive was presented by the Executive Member for Resources. The report sought approval for the purchase of the former Stagecoach Depot.

Decision:

Approval granted to purchase the Stagecoach Depot, Eaves Lane, Chorley and authority granted to for the Head of Governance and Property Services to complete the acquisition.

Reasons for recommendation(s)

The acquisition of the building will provide the Council with a facility that can be used as it currently stands as a Council depot which will assist the Council in its future town centre strategy requirements.

The use of the depot can continue as an employment site rather than being converted for housing or other commercial use. There are very few depots currently on the market that can be utilised within the same reasonably close proximity to the town centre and on a main commuter route.

The acquisition of this building will mean that the existing facility at Bengal Street belonging to Chorley Borough Council could be used for other purposes and regeneration, which will assist with its economic delivery of the town centre.

Alternative option(s) considered and rejected

A decision not to purchase the building will prevent the re-location of staff from an existing depot,