Decision details
Asset Management - Abberley House/ Corinium Museum Roof Repair Project
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
To consider options for the repair and/or
replacement of Abberley House roof
Decision:
The purpose of the item was to update the Cabinet on the Abberley House Roof Repair Project and the seek delegated authority to proceed with the works post the procurement process.
Councillor Patrick Coleman, Cabinet Member for Finance, introduced the report and moved the recommendations. Cabinet was asked to approve the expediting of repair works to the roof of Abberley House, which houses the Corinium Museum, and to delegate authority to the Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, to obtain quotations, appoint contractors and deal with minor matters arising during the course of the works.
The Cabinet Member explained that officers had identified funding that was expected to be sufficient to undertake the required repairs. He noted the importance of the Corinium Museum to the district and the longstanding cross-party support for investment in the museum and its facilities. Reference was made to the need to protect the historic fabric of Abberley House as a listed building and to ensure that the property remained weatherproof and fit for purpose.
Cabinet was advised that the specialist nature of the building and its roof presented particular challenges. However, confidence was expressed that suitably experienced contractors could be secured, given the availability of specialist heritage construction expertise within the district.
In supporting the proposals, the Leader of the Council highlighted the Council's responsibilities as owner of the listed building and the importance of maintaining a watertight roof for the benefit of both the museum and other occupiers of the property. It was noted that further pre-construction investigations would consider whether the installation of solar panels could be accommodated as part of the project, subject to heritage and technical considerations.
Cabinet welcomed the progress made by officers in bringing forward the proposals and supported the recommended approach to progressing the repair works.
The recommendations were proposed by Councillor Patrick Coleman and seconded by Councillor Paul Evans.
Cabinet RESOLVED to:
1. Agree that repair work to the roof should be expedited
2. Delegate authority to the Section 151 Officer, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Finance, to receive quotations for the repair work; to instruct work to be carried out; and to deal with minor matters arising during the works.
Voting record:
7 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstentions.
Councillor Dale, attending virtually, was not eligible to vote.
Report author: Alan Hope
Publication date: 05/06/2026
Date of decision: 04/06/2026
Decided at meeting: 04/06/2026 - Cabinet
Date comes into force if not called in: 13/06/2026
Call-in deadline date: 12/06/2026
Current call-in Count: 0
Accompanying Documents:
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