Issue - decisions

25/00057 - Property Accommodation Strategy - Strategic Headquarters (SHQ)

03/11/2025 - 25/00057 - Property Accommodation Strategy - Strategic Headquarters (SHQ)

The Deputy Leader to agree to:

 

1.      AGREE to discontinue with the Preferred Option as set out decision 24/00100;

2.      Given the proposed Local Government Reorganisation timetable indicated by Government CONFIRM Sessions House will continue to be the strategic headquarters for KCC for the remaining life of the Authority;

3.      ALLOCATE £4m from the 2025-34 approved capital budget to enable the essential and urgent backlog maintenance works at Sessions House to be completed;

4.      WITHDRAW from the sale of Sessions House and Albert Street Car Park with immediate effect;

5.      DISPOSE of Invicta House and the associated car park as soon as practical to reduce holding costs and liabilities for the Council;

6.      REALIGN the capital and revenue budget as required to enable the above to be implemented; and

7.      DELEGATE authority to The Director of Infrastructure, in consultation with the Deputy Leader to authorise the execution of necessary contractual and land agreements required to implement the above.