Thomas said the council retained the freehold of the lands but they had been subject to a long-term lease with the trust.
He said the liquidator had not yet responded to the council’s communications but the authority was “committed to doing everything we can as soon as we can”.
“From a legal perspective we can’t do anything until we have a call with the liquidator,” he said.
“Unfortunately our hands are completely tied until we can have that initial conversation.”
He said the land value was “non-existent” and it would not be put up for sale as it was subject to Site of Special Scientific Interest designations.