Overview

• Worcestershire County Council spent nearly £2 million on maintaining County Hall last year, averaging about £5,300 each day
• Parts of the 49-year-old building closed in September 2023 over RAAC concerns and the remainder was shut in June 2024 after legionella was detected
• Councillor Rob Wharton says a comprehensive report outlining future uses, costs and decommissioning steps will be published ahead of the full council meeting on July 17
• The minority Reform UK coalition faces intensifying cross-party criticism as the council reveals a £95 million shortfall for the 2024/25 budget
• A £390,000 feasibility study has declared the site surplus to requirements and relocating staff and equipment to rented offices cost an additional £160,000