Huguenot House and Philip Le Feuvre House refurbishments.

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A decision made (20/02/2007) regarding: Huguenot House and Philip Le Feuvre House refurbishments.

Subject:	Huguenot House and Philip Le Feuvre House refurbishments
Decision Reference:			Exempt clause(s):	n/a
Type of Report: (oral or written)			Person Giving Report (if oral):	David Rose
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a		Report File ref:
Written report – Title
Written report – Author (name and job title)	David Rose Customer Services Director
Decision(s): The Minister agreed the alteration and refurbishment proposals and associated budget for Huguenot House and Philip Le Feuvre House in order that the necessary accommodation is available for staff and the public as a result of the implementation of the Income Support Scheme and to undertake the refurbishment of Huguenot House necessary to enable the remaining floors to be leased.
Reason(s) for decision: The Income Support Scheme will require that staff from St Helier Community Service Department and the Rent Subsides Team be relocated to the Social Security Department to form Income Support Teams. As such, additional office accommodation is required. Furthermore, when Income Support is implemented visits to the Department by members of the public will increase and as such the additional footfall has to be accounted for. An enhanced front office environment is therefore required to enable members of the public to access Income Support services. Additional works are also necessary to bring Huguenot House accommodation up to an acceptable standard both for self occupation and market leasing.
Action required: Chief Officer to carry out tendering process in accordance with States policy and for works to commence.
Signature: Senator P.F. Routier - Minister		Date of Decision: 19 February 2007