Hopes of buyer for Shrewsbury's pitch and putt
Shropshire Council has confirmed it has received an expression of interest in its unwanted pitch and putt site.
Last week it was revealed that the Friends of Meole Brace Golf Course had written to the authority to notify it of its intention to bid for the pitch and putt at Meole Brace, Shrewsbury.
The group could have up to six months to come up with money to bid for the site, because it has been designated as an asset of community value.
Councillor Steve Charmley, cabinet member for corporate support, said: “Shropshire Council has received an intention to bid for the Pitch and Putt from the Friends of Meole Brace Golf Club, and this is in the process of being validated.”
The council has taken the decision to sell the 3.95 acre site which sits beside the main golf course and it will be marketed by Colliers.
The sale was initially approved at a meeting of the council’s cabinet in March but final approval had to be given by the full council.
A spokesman for the authority said the land is expected to be “of interest to hotels and leisure companies, drive-through food outlets, food and drink operators, or for extra-care housing and health facilities – or a mix of these”.
Under the agreement £50,000 raised from its sale will go to the neighbouring Meole Brace Golf Course.
Officials at the council said they expected the money to be used for additional practice facilities.
Under the community asset rules the Friends of Meole Brace Golf Course would have six months to bid for the site, although the council is under no obligation to accept the bid.
The Pitch and Putt course will continue to operate as normal until building work begins on site.
Meole Brace Golf Course is not affected by these plans and will continue to open and operate as normal.
