Negotiations for the potential sale of the Awakeri War Memorial Hall have ceased, with no agreement reached.

A report on divestment options for the hall, which was considered by Whakatane District Council yesterday, confirms that sale and purchase negotiations for the property were unsuccessful.

Awakeri War Memorial Hall. Photo: File.

However, the likelihood that significant investment would be required to address the hall's structural and services issues has seen a recommendation for the sale of the property to be 'agreed in principle” retained.

If adopted, a further report setting out divestment issues and options would be brought back to council in early 2016.

Before deciding on the process, council will hear submissions from the Awakeri War Memorial Hall Committee, the Awakeri Scouts Group and hall users, as well as receiving a petition from the Awakeri community.