Decision
Analysis
outcome: The decision was to approve the marketing of the properties and allocate a budget for relocation costs.
summary: The decision involves marketing the Guildhall and Abbey House for an occupational lease and relocating offices to City Offices.
topline: The Cabinet has decided to market the Guildhall and Abbey House for an occupational lease and relocate offices to City Offices.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the potential sale or lease of historic buildings and relocation of offices.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Potential tenants", "Local residents"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties in the decision.
URL: https://democracy.winchester.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1488
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose:
Content: 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.
Date of Decision: July 21, 2026