The Policy Review and Performance Scrutiny Committee of Cardiff Council is scheduled to meet on Monday, 16 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a significant discussion regarding the proposed Core Office strategy, which involves the development of a new office building and associated facilities. Additionally, the committee will receive an update on the Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system.

Core Office Strategy

A key item for discussion is the pre-decision scrutiny of proposals related to the Council's Core Office strategy. This includes the potential entry into a Development Agreement for a new Core Office building and an Agreement for Lease with the Wales Millennium Centre for the Capella Production Studio. The report pack indicates that Cabinet is being asked to approve an updated Full Business Case and delegate authority to the Director of Economic Development to enter into these agreements.

The report highlights that the Council's core office estate, currently comprising City Hall and County Hall, has been identified as being at heightened risk due to the deteriorating condition of the buildings. The strategy aims to address this by developing a new building at Atlantic Wharf which is projected to offer build and running efficiencies with a lower carbon impact.

Members will be able to scrutinise the financial, legal, and property implications of the proposals, as well as key risks and proposed mitigations. The report notes that the estimated revenue budget required to build and run the new Core Office building has increased to approximately £10 million per annum, a rise from previous estimates. This increase is attributed to various factors, including changes in building size, specification, and project costs.

The report also details the proposed financial strategy for funding the Core Office, including breakdowns of contract sums, annual running costs, additional project costs, income estimates, and potential capital cost savings. The committee will be able to provide comments, observations, or recommendations to Cabinet for their consideration.

Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) System

The committee will also receive a position update on the Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system. The details of this update are to follow.