Angus Council performs U-turn on Forfar buildings sale
ByRob McLaren
The building in The Cross will not be offered on the open market.
The historic council building at the centre of controversial Forfar superpub plans will now be sold on the open market.
The dramatic U-turn came after a secret meeting of councillors on Thursday.
Following pressure from a range of local businesses, members reversed their decision two weeks ago to proceed with private negotiations over the possible sale of 5-7 The Cross to pub giant JD Wetherspoon.
Well-known Forfar businessman Ken Parke quickly tabled an improved offer days after the bid became public, prompting Thursday’s behind-closed-doors meeting.
Angus Council are remaining tight-lipped on the issue but the Courier can reveal that the 150-year-old town centre premises will now be advertised and marketed for sale in the near future.
