Decision details

To agree the sale of the former older persons’ home site on Fordlands Road, Fulford to a purchaser who will develop a residential and nursing care home on the site, as part of the Older Persons’ Accommodation Programme.

The Executive are asked to consider the accepting the offer for the sale of the site.

Resolved:     That the Executive agree to accept the offer for the purchase of the freehold ownership of the Fordlands Road site by Octopus Healthcare who propose to develop a new residential and nursing care home (subject to obtaining planning permission and any other necessary statutory consents on terms acceptable to them) as part of the Older Persons’ Accommodation Programme.

Reason:        To receive a capital receipt for use by the Older Persons’ Accommodation Programme and with the intention to also deliver much needed new residential and nursing care accommodation for older people, including those with dementia and other complex care needs.