Issue - decisions

Resolved:  (i)      That the outcome of the consultation undertaken with residents, family, carers and staff of Morrell House to explore the option to close the home, with current residents moving to alternative accommodation, be received and noted.

                   (ii)      That approval be given to close Morrell House residential care home, with the requirement that residents’ moves to their new homes are carefully planned and managed in line with the Moving Homes Safely protocol.

                   (iii)     That it be noted that potential alternative uses of the Morrell House site will be examined in accordance with the Corporate Asset Strategy, with the site to be prioritised for the delivery of affordable / social housing via future reports on the programme for the council’s housing delivery programme.

Reason:     In accordance with the aim of the Older Persons’ Accommodation Programme to address the needs of York’s ageing population by delivering improved care homes for the current andfuture generations, and taking into account the results of the consultation on the closure of Morrell House.