Decision details

Commercial Estate Void Refurbishment Programme 2025/26

Decision Maker: Executive Director - Resources

Decision status: Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To refurbish council owned commercial property to secure future use. Where appropriate, properties will be adapted to reflecting the changing uses of the high street subject to securing the relevant statutory consents. Improvements to fire safety and energy efficiency of properties will be undertaken as part of works to individual properties through measures such as LED lighting and glazing upgrades

Decision:

To approve budget for works of £2,744,705 and move the budget from provisional to approved.

Alternative options considered:

Alternative options considered: The proposals have been reviewed to ensure repayment of investment from future rents. Alternative option is to do nothing and retain void units.

Publication date: 30/04/2025

Date of decision: 30/04/2025

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