Plans for the future of what was once one of Cornwall Council’s main office buildings is up for debate this week – with a preferred bidder indicated.

The Dolcoath council offices site in Camborne will be discussed when the Cabinet meets at County Hall (Lys Kernow) in Truro on Wednesday.

The decision to close the offices, which were once the headquarters of Kerrier District Council, was taken last July after a study showed that the occupancy level was running at around just 10% of capacity.

The council said continuing to use the offices would require an investment to repair the building and make it fit for the future, as well as incurring higher running costs.

It was instead decided that all customer-facing services offered at Dolcoath would be transferred to the council’s nearby South Wheal Crofty offices, while public meetings would be transferred to Kresen Kernow.

Now, following the marketing of the site, a preferred bidder has been identified – but not made public - with Cabinet members now due to make a final decision.

Falmouth Packet: The building was also once the headquarters for Kerrier District CouncilThe building was also once the headquarters for Kerrier District Council (Image: LDR)

Cllr Linda Taylor, leader of Cornwall Council said: “This administration is always looking to maximise value for money for our residents, and it was clear that continuing to use the Dolcoath offices was not financially viable.

“We will now be ensuring that the site is used to benefit the local community, while we maintain ease of access for residents to access the vital services we provide.”

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Also on the agenda for the Cabinet meeting are a number of items relating to Adult Social Care. Following a period of engagement with people who use the council’s day services and respite care, the item includes a proposal to adapt how the council contracts its services.

A new “flexible” contracting system is being proposed, to allow providers to adapt their offer according to how people want to spend their time.

A business case that the council says will help give better access to housing for people with health and social care needs will also be discussed, along with an item on the Pydar Regeneration project and a report into Sustainable Tourism.

The meeting, which takes place in the Trelawny Room at County Hall from 10am on Wednesday (March 20) is open to members of the public. It is also possible to watch proceedings via the council’s webcast service.