Herefordshire Council is to spend almost £70,000 on the reconfiguration of the reception area at its offices on Plough Lane in Hereford, it has been confirmed.
Documents shared by Herefordshire Council, reveal that £69,257.32 will be spent on the reconfiguration of the reception area.
The decision states:
“Award a contract to Bolts of Hereford for the provision of principle contractor service at Plough Lane for reconfiguration of the reception area works at a total cost of £69,257.32.”
It goes on to add that there will also be additional cost:
“Award a contract to Glazzards Architects for the provision of Principle Designer for Health and Safety and Building Regulations at Plough Lane for reconfiguration of the reception area works at a total cost of £1,462.50.
“Purchase and installation of IT Equipment at Ryefields Centre for relocation of staff a total cost of £4,209.32.”
Herefordshire Council explained the reason for the decision:
“Herefordshire Council has introduced changes to Plough Lane Offices and changed the working practices of staff through its ‘Better Ways of Working’, now known as ‘Flexible Futures’ project with the creation of a flexible and modern working environment.
“Continuing to support staff to work in this way requires the council to re-configure the Reception area of Plough Offices.
“This will result in a more secure working environment for reception staff, and for staff working within the atrium area, but will also lead to the creation of an ad hoc private interview room for council officers to meet with visitors who do not have a pre-arranged appointment.
“The decision also supports the use of offices in market towns with the installation of IT equipment at Ryefields Centre.”
