Decision details

RESOLVED: (i)         That the results of the consultation, and the strong desire amongst consultees for the development of new homes and a village concept, as outlined in Options D and E, be recognised.

                        (ii)        That approval be given to carry out a further six-week period of consultation on the proposal to close two existing homes, Fordlands and Oliver House, and on the possible overall development programme contained in the report.

                        (iii)       That a further report on the outcome of this additional consultation be received at the Cabinet meeting on 10 January 2012 before a final decision is made.

                        (iv)       That a further, more detailed proposal on the Lowfields Village be received at the Cabinet meeting in February 2012.

                        (v)        That approval be given to officially progress a commissioning programme to expand existing day activities in the community and establish new ones.

REASON:      In order to respond to the need for changes to the current provision highlighted by the review and to take steps to implement the vision for new facilities in the City that has been supported overwhelmingly by the responses to the consultation.