Decision details

The Ringwood Depot Accommodation Refurbishment project seeks to provide a significant improvement to the existing facilities, which are at end of economic life and no longer fit for purpose. The project was originally allocated £250,000 of capital funding in the 2025/2026 financial year, but following a reassessment of the project scope, extensive market testing and end user engagement, this budget is not proportionate to the scale of improvements required to the site.

At Cabinet on Wednesday 2 July 2025, it was stated that there had been positive variations within the General Fund totalling £3.366 million, that would enable £500,000 to be allocated to the Capital Programme for welfare improvements across the Council’s depot estate.

By supplementing the existing budget, the improvement works can take a whole-site approach, and include enhancements to lighting, fencing, site layout and bay markings, washdown repairs, the install of a washdown screen, and new storage facilities. It will also ensure that adequate provision of welfare facilities can be provided to frontline staff working at this depot.

Transfer up to £350,000 of the £500,000 earmarked in the Council’s Capital Programme to support welfare improvements across the Council’s depot estate to the Ringwood Depot Accommodation Refurbishment project.