Asset Acquisition in Chorley Town Centre
To receive and consider the report of the Chief Executive.
Decision:
1. To approve the transfer of Chorley Bus Station and its associated staffing and operation from Lancashire County Council to Chorley Council
2. To delegate to the Director of Governance, in consultation with the Executive Member for Resources, the authority to finalise and agree the heads of terms for the transfer.
Minutes:
Councillor Aidy Riggott declared a personal interest as a Cabinet member at Lancashire County Council.
The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley presented the confidential report of the Chief Executive.
In response to a query from the Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Alan Cullens, queried Councillor Bradley confirmed a condition survey had been undertaken and not that the building was not complex in design. Risks associated with the proposals had been considered.
The Executive Leader, Councillor Alistair Bradley proposed and the Deputy Leader, Councillor Peter Wilson seconded, and it was Resolved (by majority 35:3:1)
1. To approve the transfer of Chorley Bus Station and its associated staffing and operation from Lancashire County Council to Chorley Council.
To delegate to the Director of Governance, in consultation with the Executive Member for Resources, the authority to finalise and agree the heads of terms for the transfer.