Decision details

          The Board considered a report of the Executive Director Environment and Regeneration, on the continuing review of the Council's accommodation.

Reason for Decision

To enable notification to be given to the Telecommunications companies and allow for the Municipal Building to be demolished, and to allow for negotiations to be undertaken in respect of the possible future use of the site.

Alternative options considered and rejected

Alternative options were considered in the July Executive Board report.

Implementation date

December 2027.

          RESOLVED: That

1)    the Board approve that arrangements be prepared to decommission and vacate the Municipal Building; and

2)    the Municipal Building be demolished, subject to the necessary planning requirements being met, and that delegated authority be given to the Executive Director for Environment and Regeneration in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Major Projects to enter negotiations regarding the potential future use of the site.