Decision details

With reference to article 24 of the minute of meeting of 7 August 2024, the Committee had before it a report by the Executive Director of Families and Communities which advised of the offers received for the cleared site of the former Milltimber primary School at Monearn Gardens, Milltimber following the recent marketing exercise and subsequent competitive closing date.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee –

(a)      instruct the Chief Officer - Corporate Landlord to advise the recommended offering party that they are the preferred bidder for site as outlined in Appendix 2; and

(b)      instruct the Chief Officer - Governance to conclude missives for the disposal of the site incorporating various qualifications as are necessary to protect the Council`s interest, together with any other matters as required to complete the transaction.

The Convener, seconded by Councillor Greig, moved:-

that the Committee approve the recommendations contained within the report.

Councillor Malik, seconded by Councillor Watson, moved as an amendment:-

that the Committee agree not to sell the land to any bidder preferring to wait until the property market gets better which may be in months or 5 to 10 years-time.

On a division, there voted:- for the motion (5) – the Convener and Councillors Allard, Cooke, Greig and Henrickson; for the amendment (4) – Councillors Brooks, Farquhar, Malik and Watson

The Committee resolved:-

to adopt the motion.