Decision details

Sale of former Highways Depot at Billesdon

Decision Maker: Director of Corporate Resources

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

No use of the asset for the delivery of County Council services has been identified. This disposal approach is expected to attain a capital receipt which will support the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy. To support the medium- and long-term strategy adopted by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) in terms of training and facilities for the Authority. The sale to the LFRS will help its continued investment in workforce/facilities to meet the standard of a modern-day fire and rescue service, helping to safeguard communities.

Decision:

To sell the former Billesdon Highways Depot, extending to 1.79 hectares (4.43 acres) which has been declared surplus to requirements to the Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.

Alternative options considered:

To offer the site to the open market for sale.

Contact: Declan Keegan Email: declan.keegan@leics.gov.uk.

Publication date: 28/11/2024

Date of decision: 23/10/2024