Decision

RESOLVED that:

1)    Option 2 (relocation of functions from Guildhall 2 into a refurbished Main Guildhall with provision of a new build extension) be approved as the Council’s recommended relocation strategy;

2)    a multi-disciplinary design team to be procured to develop the next stage of works; and authority to be given to the Executive Director of Place in consultation with the relevant Portfolio Holders to award the appointment of the design team;

3)    a capital budget of £1.440m be approved to undertake engagement and design work required to develop the Full Business Case (FBC) for this option. This will include internal costs as well as the procurement of a multi-disciplinary technical design team to develop the next stage of detailed design;

4)    that the Council progresses, with work already underway, to clear Sessions House (17 Ewell Rd, KT6 6AF) and lease it to a third party to generate additional income;

5)    that the Council progresses with work already underway to decommission Guildhall 1, prior to the delivery of the wider programme; and

6)    with Guildhall 1 and 2 having been declared surplus to requirements, authority be delegated to the Executive Director Place, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Assets, Commissioning and Waste, to agree the terms of the disposal of Guildhall 1 at a price which is in compliance with the Council’s statutory duty under s 123 (2) of the Local Government Act 1972 (“the LGA”) to achieve the best consideration reasonably obtainable.