Issue details

Lancaster Canal Quarter: Moor Lane Mills

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 type: Key

Reason Key: Financial and Community Impact;

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: Castle Ward;

Notice of proposed decision first published: 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

Service(s): Sustainable Growth;

Decision due: 7 April 2026 by Cabinet

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Finance and Property

Contact: Paul Rogers, Regeneration Service Manager Email: progers@lancaster.gov.uk Tel: 01524 582334.

Consultation process

Matters concerning asset strategy have been discussed through the officer/Member OBR assets meeting group.

Consultees

OBR Assets Group.

Are there any climate change implications?: None.