Decision details

(Cabinet Member with Special Responsibility Councillor Bryning)

Cabinet received a joint report from the Chief Officer (Resources) and Chief Officer (Health & Housing) to advise members of the relocation of Council Housing Services away from Cable Street into Lancaster Town Hall, given the forthcoming early termination of the lease, and as part of the rationalisation of accommodation to deliver efficiencies.

No options were presented for Cabinet’s consideration; this report was for information only. Officers had accepted terms for the termination of the lease under delegated powers, on the basis that there was no case for not doing so.  Furthermore, as there was sufficient space within Lancaster Town Hall to accommodate staff and services, no alternative options were presented in that regard.

Councillor Bryning proposed, seconded by Councillor Leytham:-

“That the recommendation, as set out in the report, be approved.”

Councillors then voted:-

Resolved unanimously:

(1)          That the arrangements for relocating Council Housing Services currently provided from Cable Street, Lancaster, into Lancaster Town Hall, in view of the early termination of the lease be noted.

Officers responsible for effecting the decision:

Chief Officer (Resources)

Chief Officer (Health & Housing)

Reasons for making the decision:

The decision is consistent with current corporate aims regarding property rationalisation and securing value for money.