Atherton - Proposed Disposal of Open Space Land

WIGAN COUNCIL

Local Government Act 1972 Section 123 (2a)

Notice of Intended Disposal of Open Space Land

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN under Section 123 (2A) of the above named Act that Wigan Borough Council intends to dispose of the land described below which consists of or forms part of an open space for the purpose of the development and use thereafter as housing accommodation.

DESCRIPTION OF LAND a parcel of land (0.1192 ha / 12,831 sq.ft approx.) located to the south of Bag Lane and east of Russell Street, Atherton and marked “A” on the inspection plan.

A plan of the site may be inspected during normal business hours at the Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN by contacting the Legal Services Admin Section on 01942 827030 or by email to leglanddis@wigan.gov.uk.

Any objections to this intended disposal must be made in writing to the Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN quoting reference: RD/LS/KLI/164203 no later than Thursday 8th May 2025 at 4pm.

Dated this 24th day of April 2025

Signed: Janet Davies, Assistant Director – Legal, Governance and Elections

Legal, Governance and Elections Division, Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN