Issue details

Surplus Property Disposals 2025/2026 and consideration of objection to the disposal of Public Open Space at Grasscroft, Almondbury

The purpose of this report is to seek approval and delegated authority from Cabinet to bring forward the latest proposed Capital Receipts Schedule for 2025/26 in alignment with the Council’s approved budget and Capital Strategy. It also updates on past disposal performance.

 

Background papers;

                      i.    Surplus Property Disposals 2023/24

                    ii.    Asset Review November 2023

                   iii.    Surplus Property Disposals January 2025

 

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure>£500,000 and affects2 or more wards;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: Almondbury; Ashbrow; Batley East; Birstall and Birkenshaw; Crosland Moor and Netherton; Dewsbury East; Dewsbury South; Greenhead; Holme Valley South; Lindley; Mirfield; Newsome;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/05/2025

Decision due: Not before 8th Jul 2025 by Cabinet

Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Finance & Regeneration

Lead director: Service Director - Development

Department: Finance and Regeneration

Contact: Alistair Kimpton, Operational Manager, Corporate Store Email: alistair.kimpton@kirklees.gov.uk.

Members/Officers Involved: Joanne Bartholomew: Service Director – Development, David Martin: Head of Service for Property , Alistair Kimpton: Strategic Manager – Stores & Logistics, Cllr Graham Turner

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