On 20 April 2021, Cabinet:-
(i) Approved the vacation of 1 Lancaster Circus and the Council House Extension (Margaret Street) within a 12-to-24-month period;
(ii) Noted the intention to develop proposals for the further reduction in the Council’s office estate and optimise sequencing for this programme;
(iii) Noted the intention to consider the Council House Extension (Margaret Street) as part of a wider review of the entire Council House complex with due engagement and consultation with interested parties;
(iv) Declared 1 Lancaster Circus, as shown edged bold on enclosed plan at Appendix 1 to the report, surplus to Council requirements and authorise its subsequent sale of the leasehold;
(v) Noted that in accordance with existing surplus property procedures no internal re-use for 1 Lancaster Circus has been identified;
(vi) Noted that approval of final sale terms will be subject of further reports to Cabinet;
(vii) Authorised the City Solicitor to negotiate, execute and complete all necessary legal documents to give effect to the above recommendations.
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MONDAY 26 APRIL 2021.
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