Issue - meetings

Report of the Director of Planning and Property attached.

Decision made (unanimously):

1. That Cabinet approves the recommended site West Paddock for the development of an extra care scheme.

2. That Cabinet approves the procurement of a suitable consultant team to undertake a feasibility study and develop a business case into the scope and viability of an extra care team to be built on land at West Paddock, including for financial and legal advice where required.

3. That Cabinet approves a revenue budget figure of £50,000 to allow for the initial feasibility study, business case, financial and legal advice.

4. Cabinet requests that officers work with Homes England on the funding of an Extra Care Scheme in the South Ribble Borough.

5. To bring back to Cabinet a report detailing the initial feasibility study and business case to progress an extra care scheme.

The Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Leisure presented a report of the Director of Planning and Property, the purpose of which was to provide Cabinet with an update on plans to bring forward an extra care scheme within South Ribble; identify and recommend a preferred site for the development of an extra care scheme; and to seek approval to procure and finance a consultant team to undertake a feasibility study and prepare a business case for the scheme.

The Cabinet Member referred to a visit to a similar facility at Chorley, with which he was very impressed. He said he hoped that once the feasibility study had been completed the scheme would commence in 2020/21.

The Leader of the Council reported that with regard to funding, it was expected that Homes England would be announcing their next tranche next week. The Interim Chief Executive indicated that it may be possible to link the scheme to the Town Deal but this would need to be looked at.

In response to an enquiry with regard to sites for development generally and in particular a new site for the Leisure Centre, the Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Leisure confirmed a potential site was being considered.

It was confirmed that the detailed revenue costs regarding the Extra Care Scheme would be presented to Cabinet for approval in due course.

Decision made (unanimously):

1.         That Cabinet approves the recommended site West Paddock for the development of an extra care scheme.

2.         That Cabinet approves the procurement of a suitable consultant team to undertake a feasibility study and develop a business case into the scope and viability of an extra care team to be built on land at West Paddock including for financial and legal advice where required.

3.         That Cabinet approves a revenue budget figure of £50,000 to allow for the initial feasibility study, business case, financial and legal advice.

4.         That Cabinet requests that officers work with Homes England on the funding of an Extra Care Scheme in the South Ribble Borough.

5.         To bring back to Cabinet a report detailing the initial feasibility study and business case to progress an extra care scheme.

Reasons for Decision

1.    To meet a key Corporate Plan objective of supporting communities, through the provision of quality new affordable homes enabling elderly residents within the Borough to live healthier and independently for longer.

2.    South Ribble has an ageing population with residents living longer and often presenting with more complex care and support needs. Extra Care housing enables residents to draw on care and support to meet their needs whilst retaining an independence not possible within the traditional residential care environment.

3.    Lancashire County Council’s Housing with Care and Support Strategy 2018-2025 sets a strategic aim to have at least 1 extra care scheme in each district by 2025 highlighting a need for at least 204 extra care homes in South Ribble by this time.

4.    Before the Council can look to develop its  ...  view the full minutes text for item 129