Decision Maker: Director of Corporate Resources
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
No use of the asset for the delivery of County Council services has been identified. The building was damaged by fire in April 2023 and much of the property had to be demolished in consequence.
The disposal will bring the site back into beneficial use and ownership and secure a capital receipt, which will support the County Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy.
The bid selected represents best value to the Council compared with the other bids received.
To approve the recommendation for the selection of a preferred bidder for Birkett House, Launceston Road, Wigston, following an informal tender process. The decision relates to a site of 1.81 acres.
The Council received a number of bids for the property from which it needed to select a preferred purchaser.
Details of any conflict of interest declared by any member of the executive or other member consulted which relates to the decision: Not applicable
Equalities and Human Rights Implications: Not applicable
Other reasons / organisations consulted
Internal services within the Council
Contact: Declan Keegan Declan.keegan.gov.uk Email: declan.keegan@leics.gov.uk.
Publication date: 16/07/2025
Date of decision: 28/01/2025