This report is to consider future use strategy
for its commercial office portfolio at Moor Lane Mills, sitting
within the Canal Quarter regeneration area, and which were recently
vacated by the NHS. A preferred option for future treatment of the
assets is recommended and resource matters and other issues
highlighted for agreement.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/03/2026
Wards affected: Castle Ward;
Lead officer: Paul Rogers
Notice of decision: 06/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This report is exempt in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that it could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of that Act
The report outlines next steps for taking
forward the previously agreed early phase housing proposals under
the council's approved Lancaster Canal Quarter Masterplan. The
report seeks approvals for taking forward a preferred procurement
route to secure the council's housing and regeneration
objectives.
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/03/2026
Wards affected: Castle Ward;
Lead officer: Paul Rogers
Notice of decision: 06/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
This report is exempt in accordance with Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 on the grounds that it could involve the possible disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Schedule 12A of that Act
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision due date: 10/03/2026
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Lead officer: Leighton Lewis
Notice of decision: 06/02/2026
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - view reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
(3) Information relating to the financial or business affairs of any particular person (including the authority holding that information).