Decision
Analysis
outcome: The Cabinet approved the sale of the freehold interests in the assets to generate capital receipts.
summary: The decision involves the sale of freehold interests in 4 assets to generate capital receipts for the Council's capital programme.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to approve the sale of freehold interests in 4 assets to generate capital receipts for the Council's capital programme.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the disposal of assets and potential impact on local stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Local residents", "Potential buyers"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://cms.wiltshire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2170
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: Update on disposal of assets and determining assets available for review
Content: Resolved: That Cabinet: a) Notes the progress for capital receipts in the current year. b) Approve the sale of the freehold interest of the 4 assets in Appendix 2 to generate capital receipts in support of the Council’s capital programme, if deemed in the best overall interest of the Council. c) Authorise the Director of Assets to dispose of the freehold interest in the assets, or in their absence the Corporate Director of Resources. Reasons for Decision: To note the progress in respect of capital receipts for the financial year 2024/25 and confirm the freehold interest in the 4 assets can be sold to generate capital receipts, after a review of the options to determine how the best overall interest of the Council can be achieved.
Date of Decision: July 8, 2025