Decision details
Securing the future of Guildhall and Abbey House (less exempt appendices)
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
1. That the formal marketing of the Guildhall and Abbey House to secure an offer for an occupational lease be approved as combined and separate lots.
2. That a budget of £ 97k for the reolocation of the Walton Suite and other Guildhall offices into City Offices as well as other one off costs be agreed.
3. That a further report will be presented on the outcome of the marketing exercise before the Council enters into the lease.
Reason Key: Significantly effect on 2 or more wards;
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Contact: Geoff Coe, Corporate Head: Asset Management (Interim) Email: gcoe@winchester.gov.uk.
Report author: Geoff Coe
Publication date: 21/07/2026
Date of decision: 21/07/2026
Decided at meeting: 21/07/2026 - Cabinet
Date comes into force if not called in: 29/07/2026
Call-in deadline date: 28/07/2026
Current call-in Count: 0
Accompanying Documents:
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