The report and an officer presentation informed Members of the progress on the creation of the Town Hall Hub.  Members were requested to approve expenditure in relation to critical factors such as the remodelling of the area to be occupied by the Town Hall Hub and the provision of new windows to the North side of the Town Hall. 

The report continued to support the development of a hub, effective and efficient back office space for the Council and development of the second and third floor as a revenue stream.

Cllr Mrs McKinlay MOVED and Cllr Kerslake SECONDED the recommendations in the report and it was

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY

1.            To agree to progress the formation of the Town Hall Hub (Services Delivery Hub).

2.            To bring to Full Council for approval the business case for the remainder of the Town Hall (including the association options analysis see para 12.9 of the report) in October 2016 before progressing to implementation.

3.            To agree up to £40,000 expenditure for the replacement of windows on the North side of the building and those within the area to be leased on the lower ground floor. 

Reason for recommendations

To ensure clear lines of decision making enabling agreement on direction and general guidance.