Decision details

Purpose of Report: The hub would offer office accommodation for a range of voluntary sector organisations in the city with a focus on social care.

Members are asked to decide on the potential options for the provision of a Social Care Hub to be operated by the Council for Voluntary Services (CVS).

Resolved:  That Cabinet agree:-

i)      In partnership with York CVS to take out a two year lease with a one year extension on a city centre commercial property to be funded from Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) rental income.

ii)       To undertake £20k of essential capital works to improve accessibility at a City Centre commercial property funded from capital contingency.

iii)      To commit to the development of a long term Health and Social Care Hub in the city centre.

iv)      Agree to release Oliver House and the adjoining garages for sale on the open market.

Reason:     i)      To establish an interim Health and Social Care Hub and provide secure tenure for VCS organisations exiting Holgate Villas.

ii)       To ensure that the Health and Social Care Hub is fully accessible.

iii)      To expand the collaborative working between sectors on health and social care integration.

iv)      To realise a significant capital receipt to fund the   redevelopment of Elderly People’s Homes.