URL: https://democracy.westlancs.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=596

Decision Maker: Council

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: To set out an opportunity for the Council to acquire a derelict site in Skelmersdale for an affordable housing scheme.

Content: Consideration was given to the report of the Assistant Director of Housing, as contained on pages 159 to 177 of the Book of Reports, which set out an opportunity for the Council to acquire a derelict site in Skelmersdale for an affordable housing scheme.   RESOLVED:   A.    That authority be delegated to the Assistant Director of Housing to bid to acquire the site of the former Hope High School either by private treaty or on the open market by way of tender, auction or other open market method of sale, up to the value compatible with the financial appraisal set out in the report.   B.    That should the Council's bid be accepted, that authority be delegated to the Assistant Director of Housing to take all necessary steps and actions to complete the acquisition of the site.   (Note: (i)              Prior to the vote being taken, the meeting considered item 13 'Skelmersdale Town Centre Masterplan Plot 7'  on the agenda, to allow the Chief Finance Officer time to obtain additional information in respect of this item, before a decision was taken. (ii)             Prior to the vote being taken on this item, Councillor Pope left the meeting.)  

Date of Decision: April 15, 2026