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Status:
Implemented
Title:
New Ways of Working Programme
Include item on Forward Plan/ Key Decision
Yes
Reference:
008717/2021
Urgent Decision - Not in Forward Plan
No
Details for Agenda Sheet
Report of Director for Digital and Customer Services
Implementation Date (not before meeting on)
Tue 20 Apr 2021
Purpose
To explain the context (New Ways of Working) as to why Lancaster Circus and Council House Extension are surplus to requirements
Key Portfolio
Deputy Leader
Decision Maker
Chief Officer Decision Maker
Reason For Key Decision

£1m Capital saving. Due to the Council embracing new ways of working Lancaster Circus is no longer required as a central administrative building. This will deliver a significant capital receipt to the Council and will provide further revenue savings. Also, the Council House extension, while not surplus, will also be no longer used as a central administrative building further contributing to reducing the councils operating costs.

Relevant Documents
Decision Type:
Committee
Decision Maker:
Cabinet
Directorate
All
Other Information
Private Reason
N/A
Decision Outcome

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.

 

THE DEADLINE FOR CALL IN IS 1600 HOURS ON

MONDAY 26 APRIL 2021.

Is the Decision Maker Aware of the Decision:
No
Is the Head of Services Aware of the Decision:
No
Is Decision County Wide:
No
Would the recommended decision be contrary to the budget and policy framework:
No
Decision Options:

Additional Information

Reg 10
Reg 11

Decision Criteria

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Wards

Acocks Green; Allens Cross; Alum Rock; Aston; Balsall Heath West; Bartley Green; Billesley; Birchfield; Bordesely & Highgate; Bordesely Green; Bournbrook & Selly Park; Bournville & Cotteridge; Brandwood & Kings Heath; Bromford & Hodge Hill; Castle Vale; Druids Heath & Monyhull; Edgbaston; Erdington; Frankley Great Park; Garretts Green; Glebe Farm & Tile Cross; Gravelly Hill; Hall Green North; Hall Green South; Handsworth; Handsworth Wood; Harborne; Heartlands; Highter's Heath; Holyhead; Kings Norton North; Kings Norton South; Kingstanding; Ladywood; Longbridge & West Heath; Lozells; Moseley; Nechells; Newtown; North Edgbaston; Northfield; Oscott; Perry Barr; Perry Common; Pype Hayes; Quinton; Rubery & Rednall; Shard End; Sheldon; Small Heath; Soho & Jewellery Quarter; South Yardley; Sparkbrook & Balsall Heath East; Sparkhill; Stirchley; Stockland Green; Sutton Four Oaks; Sutton Mere Green; Sutton Reddicap; Sutton Roughley; Sutton Trinity; Sutton Vesey; Sutton Walmley & Minworth; Sutton Wylde Green; Tyseley & Hay Mills; Ward End; Weoley & Selly Oak; Yardley East; Yardley West & Stechford

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Decision History

Date & Time CreatedUser Full NameStatus DescriptionDetails
 Page 1 of 9, items 1 to 10 of 82.
15/03/2021 12:49:58Freya LaneBusiness Item Created 
15/03/2021 12:49:58Freya LaneCommittee AddedCabinet
15/03/2021 12:50:51Freya LaneWard AddedAcocks Green
15/03/2021 12:50:51Freya LaneWard AddedAllens Cross
15/03/2021 12:50:51Freya LaneWard AddedAlum Rock
15/03/2021 12:50:51Freya LaneWard AddedAston
15/03/2021 12:50:51Freya LaneWard AddedBalsall Heath West
15/03/2021 12:50:51Freya LaneWard AddedBartley Green
15/03/2021 12:50:51Freya LaneWard AddedBillesley
15/03/2021 12:50:51Freya LaneWard AddedBirchfield

Approval/Comments

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