Agenda item

Report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection.

The Committee considered a report of the Director of Markets and Consumer Protection on the Walbrook Wharf offices 78 – 83 Upper Thames Street – 4th & 5th floors to be declared surplus.

Members were informed that as part of the Asset Management Plan, Port Heath and the Public Protection Department have been working with the City Surveyor to make a transition and make generate income for the City of London.

Members were further advised that Coroner’s Office for the City of London have now moved to theOld Bailey too.  In addition, the 1^st floor meeting/office spaces at Walbrook Wharf will be retained to allow the service to continue to engage with its stakeholders. 

RESOLVED – Members are asked to;

·         Declare that the 4th & 5th floor offices at Walbrook Wharf, Upper Thames Street will be surplus to operational requirements when M&CP staff have vacated these floors to take effect from the date of vacation. This is subject to all the necessary alternative facilities being provided and refurbishment and associated works being completed at Guildhall and the Central Criminal Courts.