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The current proposal for the Higher Trenant Offices is to sell them and put the proceeds towards building a new office complex 5 miles down the road in Bodmin. It is believed that the council has had an offer of £10,000,000 from Sainsbury's for the site and this money would go towards the conservative £12,500,000 estimated for the build of the new Bodmin offices. It leaves a large shortfall and would not appear to make good financial sense.
The Scrutiny committee advising the Cabinet, publicly met last Wednesday where they unanimously concluded that the Cabinet should not proceed with the sale of Higher Trenant and they should include the site in their wider review of office needs, and also consider a full refurbishment and even expansion on the existing site.
The cabinet meeting is open to the public and questions can be put forward in writing (letter or email) but must be received no later than Midday on Monday 8th February to the head of legal and democratic services. Stephen Frankel of Lovewadebridge has put his question to the Cabinet,
What is the reason for separating out the Higher Trenant site for early disposal before Cornwall Council's review of the appropriate long term disposition of office space has been completed?Good question!
I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday at County Hall, please see the events section for directions.
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