COUNCIL OFFICES
Council offices involve a range of property and operational considerations, from lease and ownership arrangements to refurbishment, redevelopment, and compliance with statutory requirements. We advise local authorities and public bodies on managing these assets efficiently and in line with legal and regulatory obligations.
Examples of work undertaken by our lawyers
Acquired a new Head Office for £39m on behalf of Slough Borough Council.
Dealt with cladding issues for a local authority on their office.
Advised on the grant of a favorable lease to numerous Councils for their office premises.
Negotiation of complex subleases for the occupation of space within a council office in London.
Advised on setting up enquiry centre facilities within local authority owned premises.
Advised on reducing local authority expenditure through efficient use of property portfolios including generating a rental income from surplus space.
Negotiated several sub-leases at Council offices for another public sector organisation.
Legal issues that may arise
Acquisition of suitable office premises.
Advising on granting of leases to external bodies.
Advising on lease renewals and negotiations including rent reviews to reduce public spending.
Advising on lease terminations and break notices.
Occupation of Council Offices.
Registration of Council premises.
Granting or contention of easements running over Council properties.
Estates rationalisation.
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