Northumberland County Council is unable to make plans for a key site that has fallen derelict at the heart of a market town as it is unwilling to pay the asking price to secure it.
Following a presentation to councillors from bosses at Advance Northumberland, the council's arms-length development company, Corbridge councillor Nick Oliver asked about the progress of a development in Hexham town centre.
Coun Oliver was referring to the town's former bus station, which has stood vacant since the replacement site opened in 2016 and has since fallen into disrepair. The town centre site is currently on the market, with owners Dysart Developments setting an asking price of £1.5m.
