The Property Sub-Committee of Staffordshire Council met on Wednesday 19 November 2025, approving recommendations for the transfer of land for Havergale Primary School and the acquisition of a new site for a waste transfer station. The committee also approved the renewal of a lease for Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd. and the sale of the former St Leonards School site.

Havergale Primary School Playing Field Transfer

The committee approved the transfer of part of the freehold interest in Havergale Primary School's playing field to the Lichfield Diocese. This transfer is to facilitate the construction of a new building on the playing field and will involve a corresponding amendment to the existing academy lease for the playing fields. The final details of both transactions will be delegated to the assistant director for commercial and assets.

Purchase of Site at Apedale Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Proposals for the acquisition of a site at Apedale Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme for a Waste Transfer Station and Household Waste Recycling Centre were considered. The committee agreed in principle to the proposed purchase and delegated final approval of the heads of terms to the Director for Finance and Resources. Local member comments in support of the recommendations were shared with the committee.

Renewal of Lease to Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

The committee approved the renewal of the lease to Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd. at IC5, Keele Science Park.

Sale of Former St Leonards School Site

The committee approved the recommendations for the sale of the former St Leonards School Site.

Lease of Office Accommodation in Staffordshire Place 2

The committee approved the recommendations for the lease of office accommodation in Staffordshire Place 2.