Decision details

Redesign of internal space of the Keynsham Civic Centre will allow us to improve utilisation and capacity and contribute to delivering existing budget savings in the Estates Service from a reduction in our number of office buildings.

This report seeks approval of the capital budget for Keynsham Civic Centre redesign.

The Cabinet Member agrees that they:

1.  Fully approve £1.655m from the provisional capital budget for Keynsham Civic Centre redesign for the Preparing for the Future Programme.

2.  Delegate authority for future approval of provisional capital budget to the Director of Business Change and Customer Services in liaison with the Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Resources

By changing the way our office buildings are used there will be a break-down of the existing silo working between services, and the opportunity for increased collaboration between teams leading to improved staff morale, well-being and productivity.

If we do not improve the efficiency of our building, we will have a less efficient and responsive workforce who are restricted by ineffective processes and equipment. We will remain split across 4 offices across Bath, Keynsham and Midsomer Norton and continue to work in silos with very little space for team collaboration. This would not support a change in culture or prepare us for the future of working differently.