Decision details

Recommendation approved

Reasons for recommendations

To ensure the essential refurbishment works are completed as soon as possible so that the property can be occupied for residential supported housing for the Council.

Other options considered and rejected

Do nothing – rejected as the current costs incurred for the office building being vacant are.

a)           Vacant Property Inspections

b)           Utilities Standing Charges

c)            Business Rates

d)           Insurance costs

The above costs would be avoided should the property occupied as residential supported housing.

Sale of the property on the open market – rejected as it was felt the value would be low due to its current condition.