Council facelift could cost £20m

Derby's council house is in line for a £20m facelift if councillors agree to plans for a major refurbishment.

The city council had considered moving to a new site, but the most recent plans opt for a revamp of the existing facilities on Corporation Street.

A report on the plans will go to the council cabinet on 2 September.

The existing council offices are "in poor condition and unsuitable for modern working", a report prepared for the council said.

Energy problems

The plan would reduce the total amount of space used by council staff by improving the layout and "ways of working".

The refurbishment would also help tackle climate change by improving insulation, heating and electrical installations including controls, using green technologies, the report said.

The authority said the council house's heating system is in poor condition and its electrical system and wiring also need renewing.

Windows are said to be corroded beyond repair and part of the ground floor is suffering from subsidence.