Decision details

The report will seek approval to amend the existing administrative accommodation strategy in the light of ongoing space planning work related to the move of the headquarters to West Offices.

Members are asked to approve amendments to the existing administrative accommodation strategy and delegate authority to the Director of City Strategy to take actions following on from this.

RESOLVED:             That the Cabinet make the following in principle decisions, pending consideration by the Scrutiny Management (Calling In) Committee on 30 January 2012:

  i)     That the status of the Guildhall and St Anthonys House in relation to the Administrative Accommodation Strategy is revised in line with this report.

ii)      That further work is progressed to develop future use and development options in relation to the Guildhall site in line with the finalised Conservation and Heritage Plan for the site, bearing in mind the requirement for continued use of the Council Chamber.

iii)     That work is undertaken to assess the requirements of the political groups in relation to space and accommodation needs in West Offices.

iv)      That the Director of City Strategy be authorised to commence initial discussions with third parties regarding possible property options to support the long term use, custodianship or ownership, viability and maintenance of both the Guildhall and St Anthonys House

REASON:                To manage the Council’s property assets in an economic and efficient manner in line with corporate objectives.