Purpose

Capacity demand – over and under capacity – occupancy rates – disposal rates

Libraries footfall – do we have enough Libraries

Data / evidence based – to support the effective utilisation of council assets and options for the council to better use its buildings, as part an improvement Journey.

To include the disposal of council buildings, including in areas of high deprivation where equality impact assessments should be undertaken first.

Key questions / issues:
• The council's data and financial modelling
• To what extent are individual directorates involved in this process / decision-making at the moment?
• What data does the council hold on building usage and the effective use of space?
• How is information on vacant/unused buildings reported to Asset Management? What is the policy on notifying Asset Management of unused buildings?
• Does the council have an asset register and how helpful is it?
• Are equality impact assessments carried out before transfers of assets?
• How does the council monitor and is it affected by asset depreciation?
• understand agile working and influence on capacity – balance – supply and demand