Decision details

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Cabinet considered an exempt report seeking a construction budget for the conversion of the West Wing, Council Offices, Knowle Green, Staines-upon-Thames, to 25 new apartments.

Alternative options considered and rejected by the Cabinet:

·         Withhold approval of the expenditure budget for construction works

Resolved to:

1.    Authorise the spend of £5,200,000 for the procurement of construction works;

2.    Authorise the Head of Corporate Governance to enter into any legal documentation necessary to implement the redevelopment project; and

3.    Delegate the appointment of the contractors to the Group Head of Regeneration and Growth in consultation with the Portfolio Holder.

Reason for decision

The conversion of the West Wing, Council Offices 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.