Councillors split over future of ‘deteriorating’ car park that could leave authority facing hefty legal claims
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukdirect to your inboxCouncillors are split over the future of a ‘deteriorating’ car park whose poor condition could leave the authority open to hefty legal claims.
Although Rochdale council does not own Cutgate shopping precinct car park, it has been responsible for its upkeep since 1976 when it took it on under a ‘deed of dedication’.
This means it could potentially be sued for any damage or injury sustained at the site.The arrangement has means the car park is available to the public free of charge.
Regular users include shoppers, visitors to the nearby doctor’s surgery, and worshippers at Cutgate Baptist Church.But the council has had to fork out over £20,000 on patching the car park up over the last six years - and returning it to.
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