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I'm wondering what the PC is required to do in terms of advertising the sale. For instance, does it have to put it in the Public Notices section of the local newspaper?
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The main provisions are included in Section 127 of the Local Government Act 1972. If the land is not charity land, or subject to any trusts or covenants, or public open space, or burial ground, or allotment, there is freedom with regard to the manner of sale, but with the proviso that it must be sold for the maximum consideration that can reasonably be obtained. It is for the Parish Council to determine how this can be achieved, but failure to advertise widely would make it difficult to demonstrate maximum consideration, if challenged at a later date.
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Many thanks DavetheClerk. Appreciate your help.

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