To consider the progress made and the next
steps for Centenary House to secure the positive residential reuse
of this long-term vacant property. Authority is sought to procure a
residential development partner for Centenary House. The priority
is for affordable housing, but other tenures will be
considered.
Funding is requested for the legal costs of drafting suitable
contract terms to govern the property disposal, form of
development, future use and external grant funding.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial Threshold;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: West End Ward;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/06/2025
Anticipated restriction: Fully exempt - View reasons
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Commercially sensitive information could prejudice procurement.
Service(s): Sustainable Growth;
Decision due: 16 September 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Morecambe Regeneration and Local Economy
Contact: Thomas Brown Email: tbrown@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582326.
Consultation process
Centenary House is a long standing objective
of the West End Masterplan, a consistent local community priority,
and supported in regular updates to the Capital Strategy Group and
Portfolio Holder for Morecambe Regeneration and the Local
Economy.
Are there any climate change implications?: Reusing existing buildings avoids significant carbon emissions due to the quantity of embodied carbon they contain.