(a) That the proposed conceptual model (Phase I) for the Operational and Community Estate be approved to enable the development of Phase II of the strategy. The model is described in detail in the appendix to the report and outlined in the main body of this report below.
(b) That SBC’s continued occupation of Observatory House as its ‘Central’ building be approved. Back office services will be centralised in Observatory House and a customer access point will also be created. The basis of this occupation will be set out in a separate Cabinet report that will contain an Outline Business Case. This will be presented to Cabinet in March 2024.