Purpose

Outcome of consultation and recommendations to
Cabinet on 14th November in regard to redesign of services for
people with a learning disability.

Decision

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RESOLVED
to:

 

    Approve the
permanent closure of
the four day
centres - Alderbrook, No
Limits, Outlook, and
Parkwood on the
basis that before
proceedings with the
permanent closure of
any Day Centre alternative
offers of support
had been made
to people currently using
the services in
accordance with the
Council’s obligations
under the Care Act and
any other relevant
legislation or guidance;

 

    Approve the
permanent closure of
four short break
services - Hadfield Road,
Newhall Bungalow, Petersham,
Victoria Street on the
basis that before
proceedings with the
permanent closure of
any Day Centre
alternative offers of
support had been
made to people
currently using the
services in accordance
with the Council’s
obligations under the
Care Act and
any other relevant
legislation or
guidance;

 

    Approve that once the day centres
and short break services were closed, the outcomes for the
buildings were considered and implemented by Property
as business as usual in accordance with the Council’s scheme
of delegation and the limits set for disposal of freehold and
leasehold interests therein;

 

    Approve the
delegation to the
Director of Property
in consultation with the
relevant Cabinet Member
to dispose of
any of the
properties named in
the report where
the freehold value
exceeded £500,000 or
where in the
case of buildings
being leased by
the Council the value
of the interest being
surrendered was over
£100,000; and

 

    Note that
a formal consultation
with staff and
trade unions representing
staff affected by
any closures would
commence and every
effort be made
to assist employees
in seeking suitable
alternative roles to minimise the number
of redundancies.