Decision details

Purpose of Report: To provide Members with an examination of options for the long term future of Haxby Hall, including seeking a partner to operate and redevelop as an alternative to consultation on closure, and to present for approval a business case which will secure the long-term delivery of older persons’ care on this site.

Members are asked to consider the options and agree plans for the future of Haxby Hall.

Resolved:  That Executive agree to:

(i)           Note the review of options for the future of Haxby Hall.

(ii)          Approve Option C for the Council to seek a partner to take over its ownership and management with a commitment to build a new care home on the site in the near future and that this option is the subject of consultation with residents, relatives, interested parties and staff of Haxby Hall.

(iii)        Agree that a six week period of consultation is undertaken with residents, relatives, interested parties and staff of Haxby Hall to explore the option to seek a partner to take over its ownership and management with a commitment to build a new care home on the site in the near future and that a further report on the outcome of this consultation be received at the Executive before a final decision to transfer is made.

Reason:     To progress to deliver a sustainable future for Haxby Hall as a care home, as part of the Older Persons’ Accommodation Programme