Thursday, June 25, 2023
Knowsley Council launches new property plan
Knowsley Council is taking more action to make better use of its buildings and ensure that they effectively contribute to the services it delivers to the borough's residents.
The council's Corporate Property Plan is a framework for investing wisely in the authority's property portfolio over the next three years to ensure that all buildings are fit for purpose and no resources are being wasted.
It is the latest positive move by the council following recent decisions to invest in world class facilities, including the Future Schooling in Knowsley programme, the regeneration of Stockbridge Village and the multi-million pound investment in leisure facilities.
A comprehensive assessment of more than 100 council buildings has been carried out evaluating their condition, accessibility, health and safety and environmental impact.
The properties that are fit for purpose will continue to receive investment for maintenance, while others will have money spent on them to allow them to be used more appropriately - in some cases, with services co-locating with its partner agencies. It is anticipated that the plan will save the council around £150,000 in the first year, with up to £1m being saved in future years.
Cllr Graham Morgan, Knowsley Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills, said: "The Corporate Property Plan is crucial in making sure our buildings enable us to deliver services in an efficient, cost-effective and sustainable manner.
"The plan ensures that future decisions will be made in line with the council's vision and that a consistent and evidence based approach is adopted.
"Furthermore, it will ensure that we are not wasting money on buildings which are not being used in the best way and will support our aim of providing high quality services to everybody who lives and works in the borough."
The council's Corporate Property Plan is a framework for investing wisely in the authority's property portfolio over the next three years to ensure that all buildings are fit for purpose and no resources are being wasted.
It is the latest positive move by the council following recent decisions to invest in world class facilities, including the Future Schooling in Knowsley programme, the regeneration of Stockbridge Village and the multi-million pound investment in leisure facilities.
A comprehensive assessment of more than 100 council buildings has been carried out evaluating their condition, accessibility, health and safety and environmental impact.
The properties that are fit for purpose will continue to receive investment for maintenance, while others will have money spent on them to allow them to be used more appropriately - in some cases, with services co-locating with its partner agencies. It is anticipated that the plan will save the council around £150,000 in the first year, with up to £1m being saved in future years.
Cllr Graham Morgan, Knowsley Council's Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills, said: "The Corporate Property Plan is crucial in making sure our buildings enable us to deliver services in an efficient, cost-effective and sustainable manner.
"The plan ensures that future decisions will be made in line with the council's vision and that a consistent and evidence based approach is adopted.
"Furthermore, it will ensure that we are not wasting money on buildings which are not being used in the best way and will support our aim of providing high quality services to everybody who lives and works in the borough."
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