Decision Maker: Group Head Place, Protection and Prosperity, Group Head of Corporate Governance
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Conversion of the West Wing, Council Offices,
Knowle Green to residential use will meet the wider objectives of
the Council in increasing the provision of housing within the
Borough. The ongoing revenue stream (once the works have been
completed) will assist in the future long term financial stability
of the Council.
Following approval of the budget for design
fees for the conversion of the West Wing offices to 25 new
apartments by Council on 13 December 2018, the Group Head of
Regeneration and Growth in consultation with the Portfolio Holder
appointed the advisors and design team and the Head of Corporate
Governance entered into legal documentation necessary to implement
the redevelopment project.
Option 1 - to approve a budget for design fees
for the conversion of the West Wing offices to 25 new apartments
and delegate appointment of the advisors and design team to the
Group Head of Regeneration and Growth in consultation with the
Portfolio Holder.
Option 2 - Not to approve the budget requested.
Publication date: 24/01/2019
Date of decision: 19/12/2018