Decision details

Sandbanks, Hailsham – Disposal of Freehold

Decision Maker: Chief Operating Officer

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

On 22 April 2025, the Lead Member for Resources and Climate Change gave approval to formally declare the property to be surplus to the operational requirements of the Council, and to approve the disposal of the asset. The property was marketed on the open market and offers were submitted by a number of organisations.

Decision:

The property was marketed on the open market by a local commercial agent. Offers were submitted and then considered by the Chief Operating Officer. The purchaser was selected in accordance with Section 123 of the Local Government Act 1972.

Alternative options considered:

The property was marketed for sale. No offers to rent the building were received.

Publication date: 16/07/2025

Date of decision: 15/07/2025