Northamptonshire council's £43m offices get the go ahead
Plans to build an energy-efficient £43m council office, bringing 2,500 members of staff into one building, have been approved.
Northamptonshire County Council wants to move staff from 12 out-of-town buildings to Angel Street in Northampton.
County councillors approved the plans to build behind County Hall, currently a staff car park, on Tuesday.
The authority said it would save £54m over 30 years in maintenance costs.
The Conservative-run council would look to move out of buildings including John Dryden House, parts of the current County Hall, Riverside House and Century House.
Councillor Andrew Langley said: "This will save £54m over 30 years because the property costs on the 12 buildings are so high."
Detailed plans will be submitted to Northampton Borough Council.