Decision details

To obtain approval for works to the Civic Offices and delegated authority for the award of contracts for building works and the purchasing of furniture.

As part of the periodic inspection of the Civic Offices, it has become apparent that repairs are needed to the roof of the Civic Offices. At the same time a review has been undertaken, of the Civic Offices, to identify whether workspace is being utilised to maximum effect. This exercise has identified that there is a need to provide improved access controls, security, cycle store and shower facilities.

The report also sets out proposals for other changes to the building to make it an attractive building for co-location of other public services.

RESOLVED that the Executive:-

(a)       approves a capital budget of £266,000, to enable the works to be brought forward on the asset management plan and for the improvement works to be completed, as set out in paragraph 6 of the report, to meet the changing needs of the Council;

(b)       delegates authority to the Director of Finance and Resources in consultation with the Executive Leader for the award of the contract in order to allow the works to be progressed as soon as possible; and

(c)       delegates authority to the Director of Finance and Resources, in consultation with the Executive Leader, for the award of the contract for furniture procurement to allow the items needed to be purchased as soon as possible. The new furniture will be purchased with funds.