Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED   (1)   That the Darwen Resource Centre’s recommendation for service relocation and disposal following a review of Council assets in 2023/24 approved by Finance Council in February 2024 be noted.   (2)   That the proposed purchaser be designated as a ‘Special Purchaser’ under the Council’s Disposal Policy primarily due to its proximity and clear connections to the sale site.   (3)   That the disposal of Darwen Resource Centre at Special Purchaser Value in accordance with the Councils Disposal Policy be approved.   (4)   That it be noted the land was construed as open space in character therefore such appropriation must also comply with S122(2a) of the Local Government Act 1972 and hence the Deputy Director of Legal and Governance be authorised to advertise the proposal to appropriate accordingly.   (5)   That the Deputy Director of Legal and Governance be authorised to advertise the proposal to dispose of ‘open space’ in accordance with the statutory process under Section 123(2A) of the Local Government Act 1972.   (6)   That the Executive Member of Growth and Development be authorised to consider any objections to both the appropriation proposal and ‘open space’ disposal.   (7)   That the Strategic Director of Growth and Development be authorised in liaison with the Deputy Director of Legal and Governance to finalise the terms and any costs in connection with the disposal.   (8)   That pursuant to the officer delegated powers, the Chief Executive shall make arrangements to change the polling station for Darwen East 2 (DE 2) polling district to another suitable venue pending the next formal review.