Moray Council proposing to sell common good land at Clovenside Cemetery to Forres Baptist Church
Moray Council is considering selling common good land in Forres.
The local authority is inviting the community to take part in an eight week consultation on proposed disposal of the area by Clovenside Cemetery currently occupied by Forres Baptist Church - who wish to buy it.
A council spokesperson confirmed the transfer would include the church premises and a small section of the car parking area between the church and the cemetery.
He said: “The transfer does not include the cemetery itself and car parking to visit the cemetery will not be affected.
“The proposed sale includes the church premises and the car parking area between the church and the cemetery.”
He added: “Proceeds will be credited to the Forres Common Good account and distributed within the local community.
“This sale aims to avoid any future vacant property liabilities for the Forres common good account.”
Key questions in the consultation are: ‘Are you happy for the proposal to proceed?’ and ‘What are your views on the proposal in relation to the disposal from Moray Council to the Forres Baptist Church?’
Representations must be received by June 3. Submissions can be made by email to CAT@moray.gov.uk or by post to FAO CAT Team, Forres Baptist Church, Housing and Property Services, Room 245, Moray Council Office, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX; or through the online survey.
After the consultation period closes, council officers will review all representations and provide a report to the Corporate committee for a decision to be made.
