Purpose

To update cabinet on progress of this scheme,
to provide feedback on recent consultation activity in relation to
a new residential respite offer, to seek permission to enact these
changes and seek approval to allocate monies to enable the scheme
to progress.

Content

RESOLVED –
 

1)   
That the feedback from the consultation exercise regarding the
proposal to change the use of Milldale respite service and
introduce a new respite offer that continues to support family
carers, as set out at Appendix B, be noted.

2)   
That approval be given to the proposed changes to respite
arrangements, as set out at paragraphs 2.19 to 2.20 of the
considered report, and that they be enacted over coming months.

3)   
That approval be given to (i) capital
expenditure of up to £3.0m for the redevelopment of Crescent
Dale and Milldale and (ii) the tendering of the scheme.

4)   
That it be noted that, under the provision of Financial Procedure
Rule 3.12, authority is delegated to Service Directors to
(i) transfer resources within a
programme area without restrictions (ii) transfer resources between
any project or programme are up to a maximum of £2,000,000 in
any financial year (iii) transfer resources within programme areas
between any year within the approved capital plan, subject to
compliance with Financial Procedure Rules 3.12 to 3.16 (and
notification to the relevant Cabinet Member and appropriate ward
members) which will be used to manage the project(s) as
appropriate.

5)   
That approval be given to progress detailed feasibility works as
soon as is possible regarding a proposed alternative site for the
existing Red Laithes Court setting,
including the initial allocation of £500k for detailed
feasibility as well as the remaining £9.8m to fund necessary
works and that the matter be submitted to Cabinet for consideration
of the feasibility and next steps.