Decision Maker: Executive

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 30, 2025

Purpose: To update the Executive on outcomes of further feasibility work undertaken on the future office provision for the Council

Content: RESOLVED that the Executive;   1)    considered the findings and outcomes from the latest stage of feasibility work undertaken on the Council’s future office provision, including the financial impact;   2)    agreed that having further explored options, the options of a full refurbishment of the existing Shute End offices, or a relocation to 28-38 Peach Street, Wokingham or the leasehold or freehold of a building are the current viable options for future Headquarters;   3)    agreed that Rubra 1 and 2 and the former Wokingham library are considered not suitable and therefore are no longer required for future office provision and be released from consideration under the headquarters project and officers will appraise plans for their long-term use and;   4)    noted that the timing for the next stage of work will be influenced by receipt of further clarity on the implications and timescales of any local government reorganisation. Once substantive work resumes on the headquarters project, a cross party working group will be established to support the process of determining the best option.