Greenest public building in the UK with an outstanding standard against the British Standard BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method).

The nine storey Civic Centre will include accommodation for up to 2,000 staff and councillors and provide outstanding community facilities. The building will include a main foyer and reception, state of the art new library and learning centre, Council Services Centre, Registrars services, wedding suite and wedding garden, partner organisations, restaurant, retail space, a large community hall and winter garden, upper lobby/gallery and training facilities.

The third floor will include the Civic Hall and roof garden, Committee Rooms and the councillors and Mayor’s offices will be on the fourth floor. Administrative accommodation will be situated on the upper floors and the basement will be used for parking, loading and mechanical plant for the building and showers and changing facilities.