Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to consider proposals regarding the disposal of the Goresbrook Leisure Centre site once it is vacated

Further to Minute 28 (23 August 2011), the Cabinet Member for Finance introduced a report on the marketing of the former Goresbrook Leisure Centre site, which was being disposed of as part of the Council’s wider plans for a major new leisure facility in Barking Town Centre, and the Chief Executive gave an update on the current position.

Cabinet agreed:

  (i)  To note the report on the proposed disposal of the former Goresbrook Leisure Centre site and the latest position regarding the bidding process; and

  (ii)  To delegate authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Head of Legal and Democratic Services and the Cabinet Members for Finance and Regeneration, to conclude the sale of the site at best consideration for the Council and to complete all necessary legal agreements.