Decision

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet noted the key surveys, investigations and report relating to the condition of the Civic Centre and the presence of RAAC, confirming that the building is beyond economic repair and delegated authority to the Assistant Director Commercial Services to

i)                Arrange for the building to be decommissioned and to remain permanently closed due to its critical condition.

ii)               Set up a working group to include Shropshire Council officers, local Shropshire Councillors and Whitchurch Town Council to finalise the options appraisal for the future of the site and bring forward business cases for the options 1 to 6 listed in paragraph 7.12 to include appropriate surveys, appraisals, assessments and designs, subject to further approval by Cabinet/Council.

iii)             Provide and deliver an interim solution to library and community service provision. Continue to develop the options appraisal and business cases to progress next steps library and customer transformation in Whitchurch.

iv)             Work with Whitchurch Town Council in their identification of new civic accommodation.

v)              Consult with Whitchurch Town Council and the local community ahead of any final decisions on the future of the site.