Issue - meetings

(a)        That officers be authorised to take the necessary actions to complete new leases with the Staffordshire County Council and Staffordshire Police Authority in respect of the Civic Offices premises.

(b)        That the actions taken by officers in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Planning in respect of the letting of office accommodation at the Civic Offices to Public Health partners be noted.

A report was submitted updating Members on the letting of surplus Civic office space to third party partner organisations. Following an accommodation audit and implementation of a rationalisation programme of floor space used by the by the Borough Council within the Civic Offices negotiations had taken place and lease terms agreed with third party partners for their use of the surplus accommodation arising. This approach was consistent with the Council’s objectives about making the best use of resources and achieving efficiencies in operational activities without detriment to front-line services.

RESOLVED:   (a)        That officers be authorised to take the necessary actions to complete new leases with the Staffordshire County Council and Staffordshire Police Authority in respect of the Civic Offices premises.

(b)        That the actions taken by officers in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Planning in respect of the letting of office accommodation at the Civic Offices to Public Health partners be noted.