Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 18, 2025

Purpose: To seek approval to award the demolition contract and provide an update on the support being given to tenants required to vacate the High Street Car Park in Bracknell.  

Content: RESOLVED that Cabinet         I.         approves the award of a demolition contract for the High Street car park building to the Bracknell Forest Cambium Partnership, which is permitted in the existing legal agreements between the Council and the joint venture with no further procurement needed;        II.         authorises the Executive Director: Place in consultation with the Borough Solicitor, Assistant Director: Property Services and Executive Director: Resources to agree the necessary contractual arrangements for the demolition;      III.         endorses the continuing support that officers are able to offer the Acoustic Couch (and other tenants) to relocate from their existing premises on the ground floor of the car park building, while recognising that the occupiers will need to vacate their current location when the break notices are served to end the leases in December 2025.